Private Lawyers and the Public Interest: The Evolving Role of Pro Bono in the Legal Profession
Thursday April 24 - Saturday April 26 , 2008
- By: Volunteer Lawyers Project, Eighth Judicial District Pro Bono Committee, University at Buffalo Law School Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy
- CLE Credit
- Location:
University at Buffalo Law School327 Main StreetBuffalo, NYMap: maps.google.com
- Contact:
University at Buffalo Law School716-645-2102
- Website: law.buffalo.edu
The legal profession's commitment to the expansion of pro bono has achieved significant gains in recent years. This 3-day workshop will explore the evolving role of pro bono, the relationship between pro bono ideals and pro bono in practice, and the opportunities and limitations of pro bono in expanding access to justice.
Thursday, April 24th
Reception and Keynote Address: Private Lawyers in the Public Interest by Deborah Rhode, Stanford Law School
Friday, April 25th
Morning panels:
Pro Bono and the Life of the Legal Profession • Pro Bono in Context of Legal Practice
Keynote Address:
A Second Season of Service by Karen Mathis, past president, American Bar Association
Afternoon panels:
Pro Bono and Legal Education • Pro Bono and Social Change • Community Roundtable
Saturday, April 26th
Implementing Pro Bono in Matrimonial Cases: Nuts and Bolts of Public Service
For a full conference agenda, visit:
http://law.buffalo.edu/baldycenter/probono.htm
- Attachment(s): ProBono08.pdf
