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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. […]
Download PDFSign 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 […]
Download PDFCPBO 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.
Read MoreLetter from Esther: Why Partnerships Matter
January 23, 2012
PBI is increasingly focusing publications, training programs, confidential consultation services, and other resources on pro bono partnerships and collaborations.
Read MoreCalling 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.
Read MoreCPBO 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.
Read MoreDevelopments 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 […]
Read MoreBest 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 […]
Download PDFGuest 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.
Read MoreMinnesota Legal Departments Lead in Pro Bono
December 16, 2011
CPBO meets with some of Minnesota’s leading companies during the Regional Convocation in Minneapolis and learns about their pro bono efforts.
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