Pro Bono Happy Hour

Kathy Ochroch

PBI talks to Kathy Ochroch of Blank Rome about the firm’s decision to implement a “mandatory” pro bono policy, tips for partnering with in-house legal departments, the firm’s involvement with the Clemency Project, and more.

Pam Wandzel (Part 2)

PBI talks to Pam Wandzel of Fredrikson & Byron. Wandzel explains why she attends PBI’s Annual Conference and offers a preview of a session at this year’s Conference.

Pam Wandzel (Part 1)

PBI talks to Pam Wandzel of Fredrikson & Byron. Wandzel talks about managing high profile cases, motivating attorneys to get involved in pro bono, running a pro bono program from the non-attorney perspective, and the firm’s creative approach to producing its pro bono annual report.

Hey! Ho! Let's Go: PBI Annual Conference Preview

The Law Firm Pro Bono Project offers a preview of the 2016 PBI Annual Conference. The Project discusses what’s new this year, opportunities for networking, cutting-edge issues that will be featured, and more.

Jonathan Baum

PBI talks to Jonathan Baum of Katten Muchin Rosenman. Baum talks about his experiences at the PBI Annual Conference, how his firm started a pro bono clinic in a Chicago school, and how the firm selects pro bono matters.

Where Does the Time Go?

The Law Firm Pro Bono Project discusses “Where Does the Time Go? Practice Tips for Pro Bono Timekeeping and Matter Management.” The Project talks about how you can use this resource to enhance your pro bono program and gives a behind-the-scenes looks at how this publication was put together.

Scottie Brown

PBI talks to Scottie Brown of Hunton & Williams. Brown talks about the firm's neighborhood offices, which it uses to reach communities with high pro bono needs, its pro bono fellowship program, and the firm's 100 percent participation rate.

Julie LaEace

PBI talks to Kirkland & Ellis Firmwide Director of Pro Bono Legal Services Julie LaEace. LaEace discusses the pro bono culture in Chicago, where she is based, getting the firm's formal pro bono program off the ground, and a recent victory for low-income tenants in Los Angeles.

John Fleming

PBI interviews Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Partner John Fleming. Fleming talks about the importance of succession planning and the lessons he learned from his transition, Sutherland's robust professional development program, and one of the firm's most recent pro bono victories.

Alison King

PBI interviews Kaye Scholer Pro Bono Counsel Alison King. King explains the structure of the firm's pro bono program, best practices, and how the firm celebrates pro bono.