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Founded in 1996, the Pro Bono Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge, resources, and expertise, PBI is the respected resource for all things pro bono. PBI is the global thought leader in exploring, identifying, evaluating, catalyzing, and taking to scale new approaches to and resources for the provision of legal services to the..
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Catherine Titzer, PBI Intern As Domestic Violence Awareness Month concludes, it remains crucial to address the pressing issue of domestic violence in Indigenous communities and the barriers that sustain it. Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women face disproportionately high rates of violence, compounded by significant challenges in accessing support services, including legal assistance. […]
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3w ago
At the 2024 Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), PBI’s global project committed to enhancing in-house pro bono, hosted an engaging session on Driving Change: The Chief Legal Officer’s View on Innovation and Pro Bono. Moderated by Alyssa Saunders, Director, CPBO, the session featured insights […]
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Erin Palmer, Associate Director, Corporate Pro Bono In a significant development aimed at closing the access to justice gap, DC Courts are considering proposals to allow trained nonlawyers to provide legal assistance to residents facing civil legal challenges. This initiative aligns with similar efforts in multiple states, including Texas, where licensing of paraprofessionals and court-access […]
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1M ago
By Alyssa Saunders, Director, Corporate Pro Bono Pro Bono Week is the perfect time to infuse energy and inspiration into your pro bono efforts. The National Celebration of Pro Bono, held every October since 2009, encourages lawyers and legal staff to participate in and celebrate the delivery of pro bono legal services. Pro Bono Week […]
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Sarah Lahlou-Amine, Director, Law Firm Pro Bono Project® In a groundbreaking move aimed at addressing the widening gap in access to legal services, the Supreme Court of Texas has recently taken steps toward licensing paraprofessionals and court-access assistants to provide legal services to low-income individuals. This development marks a significant shift in the traditional legal […]
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2M ago
Erin Palmer, Associate Director, Corporate Pro Bono Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, prompting a critical dialogue about its regulation and innovation within the legal field. State bar associations and courts are increasingly scrutinizing the use of generative AI tools, striving to balance technology’s transformative potential with the need to safeguard the integrity of legal […]
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2M ago
PBI Intern, Riley Kelly Background: Advancements in artificial intelligence technology have the potential to revolutionize legal practice and, in turn, improve pro bono services. With legal service organizations being forced to turn away around 50 percent of potential clients who qualify for pro bono services due to a lack of capacity, pro bono services by […]
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by Katie DePalma, PBI Sheehan Scholar Housing instability presents a significant barrier for returning citizens, affecting their ability to reintegrate and contribute to society. To combat this challenge, the Vera Institute of Justice’s Opening Doors initiative focuses on expanding access to safe and affordable housing for returning citizens. By partnering with various stakeholders, including public […]
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3M ago
PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Kimball Electronics, Inc.** Organized by the Orange County Public Law Center, Kimball Electronics has been actively involved in the Domestic Violence Assistance Program where they provide vital legal support, assisting clients in obtaining restraining orders to protect them from domestic violence. These efforts are crucial in empowering individuals to secure […]
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By Hailey Kearsley, PBI Intern and PBI Staff The U.S. Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated decision in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson today – holding that a city’s efforts to prohibit unhoused individuals from sleeping outside when there’s nowhere else for them to sleep does not violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against cruel and […]
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