Annual Conference

PBI 2026 Annual Conference
March 4-6, 2026
The Westin Washington, D.C., Downtown

The PBI 2026 Annual Conference is the legal profession’s premier pro bono event tailored to the interests and needs of pro bono leaders at law firms, in-house legal departments, and public interest organizations.

This year’s Conference will include staples such as: Law Firm Pro Bono 101Roundtable for Experienced Pro Bono ProfessionalsBuilding Impact: Developing an In-House Pro Bono ProgramWinning Strategies to Grow In-House Pro BonoPublic Interest Exchange: Unlocking Strategies for Success, and more! We are also planning interactive sessions and workshops covering a variety of current and emerging topics that impact law firms, in-house departments, and public interest organizations. In addition, networking opportunities will include the Welcome Reception, the Pro Bono EXPO, lunches, breakfasts, and the presentation of PBI’s 2026 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award and 2026 President’s Award.

SESSION AND SPEAKER IDEAS

To keep the PBI Annual Conference fresh, informative, and thought-provoking, PBI welcomes proposals for concurrent and plenary sessions. PBI especially encourages ideas for workshops, small group discussions, and other interactive programs that will facilitate engaging in-person programming.

The PBI 2026 Annual Conference Call for Proposals has ended.
Please note that PBI does not entertain unsolicited proposals from speakers bureaus or professional paid speakers.

AWARDS

PBI will present its 2026 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award and 2026 President’s Award at the PBI Annual Conference Reception on Thursday evening.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PBI offers law firm and corporate sponsors the chance to demonstrate their commitment to pro bono and reducing barriers to the justice system for the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Please direct questions about sponsorship to:

Danny Reed, Director of Development
202.729.6691 | dreed@probonoinst.org

Please direct all other Conference inquiries to events@probonoinst.org.