On November 6, PBI hosted its Annual Dinner at Gotham Hall in New York. The Dinner provided an opportunity for pro bono leaders and supporters to celebrate pro bono – past, present, and future.

In October, CPBO attended the ACC Annual Meeting and hosted several events there, including a Clinic in a Box® Training Program, a Pro Bono Breakfast, and a session titled “In-House Pro Bono: How to Start.”

The PBEye October 24, 2014 “On October 3, CPBO re-teamed with ACC Chicago, local in-house pro bono leaders, and DLA Piper*†, to support the development of photo 2in-house pro bono in Illinois. The organizations hosted a panel discussion on the ethical issues involved with in-house pro bono and provided an opportunity for in-house counsel to […]

PBI President and CEO Esther F. Lardent shares her assessment of in-house pro bono and identifies ten important developing trends in in-house pro bono.

On October 15, Merck & Co., Inc.** marked the 20th anniversary of its pro bono program with a celebration recognizing those who have contributed to the longevity and success of its program.

The legal department at PNC Bank hosts a panel on pro bono at its annual department-wide conference, conveying the importance of pro bono.

With support from the top, strong pro bono leadership, and committed pro bono partners, the Walt Disney Company focuses its pro bono efforts on children and families.

The ABA passed a resolution advocating appellate courts to adopt practice rules that would allow in-house counsel to practice pro bono in the jurisdiction they work, regardless of whether or not they are licensed there.

In August 2014, the American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted a resolution advocating appellate courts to allow in-house counsel to engage in pro bono services in the state in which they work, regardless of whether or not they are licensed in that jurisdiction.