Initiated in September 2022, the New and Developing Pro Bono Practices Network aims to be a support network for lawyers who are starting out or in the process of growing their pro bono practices. The discussion is aimed at supporting new and emerging pro bono practices in areas of practice development and management.
Each network meeting is joined by a range of members across the pro bono community, including representatives from a number of mid-tier firms, members from the community legal centres, referral organisations, and other access to justice organisations.
With both virtual and in-person attendance available, all pro bono practitioners across the country are welcome to join!
For more information on how to get involved, email info@probonocentre.org.au.
Upcoming network meetings
More than file-flicking: Getting the most out of working with Pro Bono Referral Organisations
Adelaide, Tuesday 14 March 2023 12:30-2pm. Online attendance via Teams.
The event will take the form of a panel style discussion with Rebecca Ross of JusticeNet SA, Kate Fazio and Amy Schwebel of Justice Connect (NSW and VIC), Alana Dowley from Law Access (WA) and Rose Mackay from Law Right (QLD). We will also again be joined by a few long-standing pro bono practitioners from Gilchrist Connell, Colin Biggers & Paisley, Hall & Wilcox, Barry Nilsson, Wotton + Kearney, HopgoodGanim, Lavan and others.
Please RSVP by Friday 3 March by sending an email to Kristina Hatzigeorgiou (khatzigeorgiou@gclegal.com.au) and specify whether you will attend in person or via Teams. If attending in person, lunch will be provided so please advise of any dietary requirements.
Previous network meetings
Building relationships with Community Legal Centres and Front Line Rights Organisations
Melbourne, Wednesday 23 November 2022
What practical steps can I take to build pro bono into the culture of my firm?
Sydney, Tuesday 13 September 2022