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Letter from Esther: The Evolution of Pro Bono
April 26, 2012
PBI President Esther F. Lardent discusses the transformation of pro bono in recent years, highlighting trends covered at the PBI Annual Conference.
Read MoreRemarks from the 2012 Zelon Award Winner
April 26, 2012
Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel of BNY Mellon Jane C. Sherburne accepted the 2012 Laurie D. Zelon Award at the PBI Annual Conference.
Read MoreMore In-House Legal Teams Embracing Pro Bono Work in Australia
April 24, 2012
An increasing number of in-house legal departments are taking on pro bono legal work in Australia.
Read More2012 Pro Bono Institute Annual Conference In-House Track Pro Bono Highlights
April 23, 2012
In-house attorneys and legal staff from across the country attended the in-house track at the 2012 Pro Bono Institute Annual Conference.
Read MoreHonoring Their Memory
April 19, 2012
In honor of Yom HaShoah, the PBEye and CPBO would like to highlight the good work of the Holocaust Survivors Justice Network. Founded in 2008 by Bet Tzedek, the Network partners pro bono attorneys with Jewish social service providers to provide free legal assistance to eligible Holocaust survivors seeking reparations.
Read MoreVerizon Communications Inc. Best Practice Profile
April 11, 2012
Verizon Communications Inc. launched its formal pro bono program in late 2009, at which time Executive Vice President and General Counsel Randy Milch signed the Corporate Pro Bono ChallengeSM. In just two short years, Verizon has participated in numerous pro bono activities across the country, designed signature projects, established long-term pro bono partnerships, and integrated pro bono into the culture of its legal department.
Download PDFPro Bono Spotlight: Allstate Foundation Supports Domestic Violence Survivors
April 10, 2012
The Allstate Foundation and Allstate Legal Department work together to provide support and assistance to victims of domestic violence in Rochester, N.Y.
Read MoreMassMutual Law Division to Support Hampden County Legal Clinic
April 10, 2012
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company pledges increased financial and pro bono legal support to assist a local legal aid program in Massachusetts.
Read MorePractice Rules Governing In-House Pro Bono Liberalized in Australia
April 5, 2012
In Australia, the Victorian State Government has passed legislation that removes restrictions that prevent in-house lawyers from providing pro bono services.
Read MoreDell Legal Presents Baker Botts with 2012 Pro Bono Excellence Award
April 3, 2012
Dell’s legal team presented its 2012 Pro Bono Excellence Award to Baker Botts L.L.P. for the law firm’s extensive work with Dell Legal.
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