Issue 100: July 2015
Welcome to the 100th issue of the Centre’s newsletter, now known as the AUSTRALIAN PRO BONO NEWS, providing stories and articles of interest to the Australian pro bono community. The name has been changed consistent with the Centre’s new name, and to reflect its increasing international reach.
The first issue of the newsletter was published in March 2003 and reported on the establishment of the Centre, the Centre’s first major publication (The Australian Pro Bono Manual), the 2nd National Pro Bono Conference and the Victorian government’s inclusion of pro bono requirements in its tender scheme.
Over the past 99 editions the Centre has had the pleasure of profiling the innovative pro bono legal work undertaken by the Australian legal profession, reporting on policy reform in relation to barriers to pro bono and sharing ideas about pro bono from around the globe.
We hope you enjoy this edition and look forward to the next one hundred.
As always, we welcome your feedback/contributions/ideas – please email info@probonocentre.org.au.
For past issues, visit our Australian Pro Bono News page.
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Issue 100: July 2015
Welcome to the 100th issue of the Centre’s newsletter, now known as the AUSTRALIAN PRO BONO NEWS, providing stories and articles of interest to the Australian pro bono community. The name has been changed consistent with the Centre’s new name, and to reflect its increasing international reach.
The first issue of the newsletter was published in March 2003 and reported on the establishment of the Centre, the Centre’s first major publication (The Australian Pro Bono Manual), the 2nd National Pro Bono Conference and the Victorian government’s inclusion of pro bono requirements in its tender scheme.
Over the past 99 editions the Centre has had the pleasure of profiling the innovative pro bono legal work undertaken by the Australian legal profession, reporting on policy reform in relation to barriers to pro bono and sharing ideas about pro bono from around the globe.
We hope you enjoy this edition and look forward to the next one hundred.
As always, we welcome your feedback/contributions/ideas – please email info@probonocentre.org.au.
For past issues, visit our Australian Pro Bono News page.
The Centre becomes the “Australian Pro Bono Centre”
On 17 June 2015 the National Pro Bono Resource Centre officially changed its name to the Australian Pro Bono Centre. The Centre’s new name and visual identity were launched by Phillip Cornwell at the 2015 National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference.
The 5th National Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conference
The 5th National Access to Justice and Pro Bono conference was held from 18-19 June in Sydney. The conference focused on the legacy of the Magna Carta on its 800th anniversary.
Are the “right” people getting the right help?
This was the question explored by a panel of pro bono leaders at the Pro Bono Pipeline session of the Conference chaired by the Centre’s Director, John Corker.
CLC Census indicates rise in pro bono partnership hours
The results of the 2nd Annual Census of the CLC sector indicate a rise in the number of pro bono hours provided by firms though pro bono partnerships.
The Centre’s Senior Policy Officer, Leanne Ho, is moving to Henry Davis York
We farewell our Senior Policy Officer, Leanne Ho, who is leaving the Centre to join the pro bono team at Henry Davis York (HDY).
Profile: Wotton + Kearney
This month we caught up with Heidi Nash-Smith, Partner at Wotton + Kearney and winner of the Lawyers Weekly “Women in Law Pro Bono Award” in 2014, about the benefits and challenges of managing a pro bono practice in a smaller firm.
By the Numbers: “Dedicated Pro Bono Lawyers”
Respondents to the 2014 National Law Firm Survey reported 48.4 Full time Equivalent (‘FTE’) “dedicated pro bono lawyers” and 11.8 FTE other dedicated pro bono staff.
PRO BONO IN THE NEWS: June – July 2015
The best of the stories of interest to the pro bono legal community since our last issue. You can also stay up to date on the latest pro bono news by following the Centre's Twitter feed - @AusPBC.