Clo & Pro Bono Series

In a special episode dedicated to Esther Lardent, PBI shares a few of her speeches and talks, including the 2014 "State of Pro Bono" (0:30), a discussion from 2012 of pro bono developments in New York (15:50), a 2011 assessment that pro bono is alive and well (30:00), and PBI’s recent tribute to Esther (34:45).

PBI talks to Paul Marino of Day Pitney about how he balances his time between a full-time commercial practice and chairing his firm’s pro bono committee, using friendly competition to increase pro bono participation and engagement, examples of recent, meaningful pro bono matters, and more.

PBI speaks to Joe Genereux of Dorsey & Whitney about the evolution of the profession and law firm pro bono, the pro bono culture in Minneapolis and the phenomenon of "Minnesota Nice," getting business and transactional lawyers involved in pro bono, and more.

PBI talks to Terri Hendley of Troutman Sanders about the collaborative pro bono culture in Atlanta, working with corporate clients on pro bono projects, what’s on the pro bono horizon at the firm this year, and more.

As we celebrate its 20th Anniversary, the Law Firm Project talks about the history of the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge®, its development and significance, and reasons why your firm should join the Challenge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PBI interviews DLA Piper Head of Pro Bono and Corporate Responsibility Nic Patrick. Patrick talks about pro bono in the UK, the intersection of pro bono and CSR, and the firm's plan to increase the quantity and quality of collaborative pro bono projects.

PBI interviews Sidley Austin Pro Bono Counsel Becky Troth. Troth talks about Sidley's signature projects, balancing various pro bono projects, the firm's pro bono training opportunities, and much more.

PBI interviews Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Partner George Cauthen. Cauthen talks about the structure of the firm's pro bono program, pro bono partnerships, and his firm's approach to encouraging lawyers to do pro bono.

PBI interviews Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo Pro Bono Partner Susan Finegan. Finegan talks about Mintz Levin's pro bono program and various pro bono issues, including pro bono as a professional development tool, use of PBI's Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge® as a way to promote and enhance pro bono work, and the importance and challenges of good pro bono management.

PBI interviews Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz Pro Bono Shareholder Lisa Borden. Borden talks about Baker Donelson's pro bono program, gives some advice to pass on to newcomers to pro bono programs, and gives a sneak peek at upcoming projects for the firm.