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2011 Forum on In-House Pro Bono Highlights

January 30, 2012

In-house attorneys and legal staff from across the country and abroad attended the 2011 Forum on In-House Pro Bono, the only global gathering designed specifically to address the interests and issues of in-house pro bono. Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) hosted the Forum on March 3, 2011 in conjunction with the Pro Bono Institute’s Annual Seminar. […]

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Sign the CPBO Challenge℠

January 30, 2012

As Chief Legal Officers, we recognize the critical importance of pro bono service as a cornerstone of our professional identity and accept the unique role that we can play in promoting pro bono in our legal departments. As leaders, we understand that the legal and business interests of our clients are furthered when access to […]

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CPBO Spotlight On: Nationwide

January 27, 2012

The Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company has maintained an official pro bono program since 2007, contributing volunteers to mediation programs, clinics for the elderly and pro se defendants.

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Calling All Good Global Citizens!

January 18, 2012

On February 7, CPBO and PBI’s Global Pro Bono Project is hosting a webinar, “Exploring In-House Global Pro Bono” to answer questions regarding the establishment, maintenance, and effects of global pro bono.

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CPBO Spotlight on: Accenture

January 17, 2012

The legal department at Accenture participates in clinics run by the Center for Disability and Elder Law in Chicago and has promoted human rights in Nepal through lending advice about international law and normative practices.

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Developments in Global Pro Bono Webinar

January 7, 2012

January 16, 2013 1:00 p.m. EST As interest in global pro bono continues to grow among law firms and legal departments and obstacles to participation are addressed, pro bono is being transformed. This program will offer timely perspectives on global pro bono practices and responses to differences in politics, funding, delivery structures, practice rules, national […]

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Best Practice Profile – Caterpillar

January 1, 2012

CATERPILLAR INC. BEST PRACTICES IN PRO BONO January 2012 Pro Bono Contact: Gerald Davis, Corporate Counsel, Caterpillar Inc. Program Background Established over 80 years ago, Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar) has a long tradition of corporate volunteerism and public service. James B. Buda, senior vice president & chief legal officer of Caterpillar Inc., strongly believes in the […]

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Guest Blog: BNY Mellon’s Pro Bono Program

December 22, 2011

Deborah H. Kaye, Managing Director and Senior Managing Counsel at The Bank of New York Mellon, explains the process of and mentality behind BNY Mellon’s recently-launched pro bono program.

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