State Bar to launch Pro Bono Fairs

Michigan attorneys will soon get many new opportunities to learn about and connect with legal services organizations in their communities and to explore volunteer possibilities. This October, the State Bar of Michigan's Pro Bono Initiative will launch its first ever Michigan Pro Bono Fairs to coincide with Pro Bono Month. "These fairs are a practical and efficient way for attorneys to learn more about legal service organizations and the programs they offer that help thousands of people in Michigan who are in urgent need of civil legal aid," said State Bar President Julie I. Fershtman. "The need has clearly grown as funding for legal services has been dwindling. And although Michigan's legal community has been generous with its time and financial support, more help is needed. I urge all Michigan attorneys to seriously consider attending one of the four statewide pro bono fairs in their area." The 2011 Michigan Pro Bono Fairs will take place: --Oakland & Macomb Pro Bono Fair, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills Campus, 2630 Featherstone, Auburn Hills. For additional information contact Dionnie Wynter at (248) 751-7800, Ext. 7742. --Detroit Pro Bono Fair, 4 to 6:40 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11; Dykema Gossett, Renaissance Center, Tower 400, 23rd Floor, Detroit. For additional information contact Heidi Naasko at (734) 214-7710. --Grand Rapids Pro Bono Fair, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuedsay Oct. 11; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Grand Rapids Campus, 111 Commerce Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids. For additional information contact Karen Rowlader at (616) 301-6800, Ext. 6708. --Lansing Pro Bono Fair, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing Campus, 300 S. Capital Ave., Lansing. For additional information contact Dionnie Wynter at (248) 751-7800, Ext. 7742. Attorneys attending the pro bono fairs are under no obligation to take a case or to make a time commitment. The fairs are meant to be a chance to learn more, network with colleagues, and to consider news ways to provide pro bono services. For additional information, contact SBM Pro Bono Service Counsel Robert Mathis at rmathis@mail.michbar.org or (517) 346-6412. Published: Wed, Sep 21, 2011

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