Lawyers and law firms across the country are participating in volunteer events as part of the National Celebration of Pro Bono, which runs Oct. 20-26 with the theme "Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities."
This year, ABA President Bill Bay is urging lawyers to participate in pro bono and praising those who do.
“Since the founding of the republic, attorneys have played a vital role in our legal system,” Bay said. “They provide essential representation to those in our communities who might otherwise lack access to justice. The work lawyers do helps ensure our justice system is fair and accessible to all, regardless of financial status. They make justice a reality in each of our communities.”
In the 15 years since the national celebration began in 2009, more than 14,000 pro bono events have taken place in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada. Recently, the national celebration has focused on specific themes, including most recently justice for all as well as service to victims of domestic violence, veterans, homeless youth and disaster resiliency.
Among the events taking place this year during the National Celebration of Pro Bono are:
• Louisiana has more than 150 lawyers offering pro bono services in library sessions taking place throughout the state.
• North Dakota is holding a Pro Bono Summit during the week of celebration.
• The Chicago Bar Foundation, among other events in Illinois, is holding its annual Pro Bono Week. The original Pro Bono Week, which spawned the National Celebration, began with the Chicago group.
• The Washington (D.C.) Council of Lawyers has organized a month’s worth of activities.
Also held during the Celebration of Pro Bono is ABA Giving Day on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Organized by the ABA Fund for Justice and Education, Giving Day raises attention and support for more than 50 ABA programs that help others through public service, policy initiatives and education.
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