A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY:
INTERNATIONAL PRO BONO AND PUBLIC SERVICE

December 5, 2007, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
New York City Bar, 42 West 44th Street, Between 5th and 6th Avenues

HOSTED BY:
City Bar Public Service Network
Corporate Counsel Pro Bono Coordinators
Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice

This program will cover international pro bono and public service work that can be done here and abroad, the variety of organizations sponsoring such opportunities, and firsthand accounts by attorney volunteers. The panel will be followed by a reception, giving attendees a chance to chat with panelists and volunteers. This program is open to attorneys who are interested in exploring pro bono and public service opportunities with an international focus. RSVP to rsvp@nycbar.org.

PANELISTS:

ASHOKA: INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC
Scott Rechler
Change Manager, Law for All

CYRUS R. VANCE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE
Joan Vermeulen
Executive Director

INTERNATIONAL SENIOR LAWYERS PROJECT
Jean Berman
Executive Director

LAWYERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Christina Storm
Founder and President

PUBLIC INTEREST LAW INSTITUTE
Edwin Rekosh
Executive Director

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW & POLICY GROUP
Paul Williams
Executive Director

CO-SPONSORING COMMITTEES:
Committee on International Environmental Law, International Human Rights Committee, International Legal Services Task Force, Pro Bono and Legal Services Committee, Senior Lawyers Committee