Trying to do pro bono work without the resources and support available to attorneys in Big Law can be daunting.  This panel will identify "how-tos" and best practices for attorneys seeking to perform pro bono services without institutional assistance, and provide an opportunity to network with people who are doing it.  A tutorial on Pro Bono Net will also be given. 

Moderator: John H. Ogden, Of Counsel, Falcon & Singer P.C.

Introduction: Debra L. Raskin, President, New York City Bar Association; Partner, Vladeck, Waldman, Elias & Engelhard, P.C.

Panelists:

• Yacine Barry-Wun, Special Counsel for Housing Court Initiatives, New York State Courts Access to Justice Program;
• Russ Bleemer, Program Coordinator, Monday Night Law Program, City Bar Justice Center;
• K. Scott Kohanowski, Director, LGBT Advocacy Project, City Bar Justice Center; Staff Attorney, Foreclosure Project, City Bar Justice Center;
• Sarah Diane McShea, Law Offices of Sarah Diane McShea; and
• Mark O'Brien, Co-founder and Executive Director, Pro Bono Net

City Bar members: $15
Non-members: $20
Please register here.
 

Sponsored by: Committee on Pro Bono and Legal Services, Brenna DeVaney, Chair; Encouraging Pro Bono Outside Big Law Sub-Committee , Rachael N. Clark and Gina DelChiaro, Co-Chairs