PBI spearheads initiatives aimed at bolstering pro bono legal services and reducing barriers to access to justice. Through cutting-edge programming and resources, PBI cultivates innovative strategies that amplify the impact of pro bono programs at law firms, in-house legal departments, and public interest organization to drive systemic change.
Video content may be available to PBI stakeholders at no cost. Law Firm Members should contact Law Firm Project staff for more information. Learn more about becoming a Law Firm Member.
Stakeholders from legal departments and public interest organizations can contact PBI staff for access.
2026 Conference attendees have access to select recordings from this year’s conference through October 31, 2026. Access information will be shared in the coming weeks. Please email PBI staff with any questions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been championed for its potential to enhance pro bono legal services and help close the large gap between available legal aid and the need for services in the community.
PBI curates and hosts resources, including sessions from its Annual Conference, to track developments in the legal profession and provide meaningful perspective on the role of AI in delivering pro bono legal services.
The PBI 2026 Pre-Conference, Maximizing Access, Maximizing Justice: Expanding Pro Bono Beyond Traditional Limits, explored cutting edge initiatives, tools, and ideas to engage lawyers, legal staff, and other experts, including technologists and community partners, to broaden access to justice and deepen impact.
To access 2026 Pre-Conference programming on AI, pro bono, and access to justice, visit:
2026 Conference attendees have access to select recordings from this year’s conference through October 31, 2026. Access information will be shared in the coming weeks. Please email PBI staff with any questions.
Hosted in February 2025, the second PBI AI + Pro Bono Pre-Conference examined applications of AI in supporting and enhancing pro bono legal services that provide access to justice.
Video content may be available to PBI stakeholders at no cost. Law Firm Members should contact Law Firm Project staff and legal departments or public interest organizations can contact PBI staff for access.
Hosted in March 2024, the first PBI AI + Pro Bono Pre-Conference explored the possible roles for AI to play in advancing access to justice. The Pre-Conference convened pro bono and access to justice leaders from law firms, in-house legal departments, and public interest organizations to discuss the emerging applications of AI in providing pro bono legal services, as well as the ethical and practical considerations for deploying AI in these spaces.
To access 2024 Pre-Conference programming on AI, pro bono, and access to justice, visit:
Law Firm Members have access to this content as part of their Member benefits. Please contact Law Firm Project staff to access. Learn more about becoming a Law Firm Member.
Hosted in February 2023, the PBI Social Impact Pre-Conference advanced the conversation started at PBI’s 2022 Social Impact Summit, focusing specifically on the unique aspects of ESG and pro bono practice at law firms, whose primary purposes embrace the delivery of quality legal services.
The Pre-Conference convened pro bono, ESG, and other law firm leaders to examine the development of ESG in law firms in the U.S. and around the globe and determine strategies to support, advance, and enhance law firm pro bono, access to justice, and social impact goals.
Themes that were identified at the 2023 Pre-Conference included:
Hosted in September 2022, the PBI Social Impact Summit convened senior management and other leaders from law firms, companies, and other key stakeholders to analyze the “S” in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and to determine how access to justice and pro bono can play a critical role in amplifying an organization’s commitment to measurable social impact.
Themes that were identified at the 2022 Summit included:
For more information about PBI’s Social Impact programming, contact PBI staff.
