Celebrate Pro Bono

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Although national in breadth, this initiative provides an opportunity for legal organizations across the country to collaboratively commemorate the vitally important contributions of America's lawyers and to recruit and train the many additional volunteers required to meet the growing demand. With the enthusiastic involvement of national, statewide and local partners, from all components of the legal profession, the National Pro Bono Celebration is creating a wave of positive energy about the pro bono movement in this country. To learn more, visit our About section.

Why Celebrate Pro Bono?

The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service chose to launch this important initiative because of the increasing need for pro bono services during these harsh economic times and the unprecedented response of attorneys to meet this demand. To learn more, visit our About section.

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To get involved, view the National Volunteer Opportunities Guide

Welcome to the 10th Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono!

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A Conversation with Justice Elena Kagan - at Georgetown Law October October 24, 2018

The Tenth Annual National Celebration of Pro Bono

Photo: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States

In Honor of the 10th Anniversary of the National Celebration, the Standing Committee is proud to announce Justice Elena Kagan will serve as Honorary Chair of the 2018 National Celebration of Pro Bono!

We are proud to join with ABA President Bob Carlson to encourage you to plan and participate in events focused on disaster resiliency as part of the 2018 National Celebration of Pro Bono.

Disaster survivors face countless legal issues—from insurance disputes, FEMA appeals, landlord tenant disputes, consumer fraud, health and education issues, and so much more.

Moreover, even before a disaster strikes, communities need legal assistance with disaster preparedness through business continuity planning, securing title documents, meeting insurance needs, and other assistance.

September is National Disaster Preparedness month, which is the perfect lead up to the 2018 National Celebration of Pro Bono. We are asking you to do your part to assist with disaster resiliency efforts by offering pro bono assistance to survivors or evacuees of disasters or by helping your community to prepare for a disaster.

As always, activities involving all aspects of pro bono are welcome and encouraged.

Highlight the events happening in your community by adding your event to the national registry!

Featured Event

Disaster Resiliency: How Our Legal Communities Can Prepare for and Help Others Recover, October 23, 2018 By: Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Pro Bono Preparedness | Pro Bono Relief CLE | 1-2-3 Pro Bono Challenge: October 25 By: Mississippi Mission First Legal Aid