PBEye Blog - Pro Bono Institute https://www.probonoinst.org/media/the-pbeye/ Helping you fulfill the promise of pro bono Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:48:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/www.probonoinst.org/wp-content/uploads/cropped-3logosquared.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 PBEye Blog - Pro Bono Institute https://www.probonoinst.org/media/the-pbeye/ 32 32 208715244 Supporting Underserved Communities by Creating a Model for Success https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/11/20/supporting-underserved-communities-by-creating-a-model-for-success/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:24:17 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=28584 PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Allianz Life commits to pro bono through partnerships with nonprofits, such as Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, and LegalCORPS. They offer critical legal services to underserved communities, including estate-planning assistance for low-income seniors, preparing health care directives, and […]

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]]> 28584 Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Domestic Violence in Indigenous Communities https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/11/01/breaking-the-cycle-addressing-domestic-violence-in-indigenous-communities/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=28160 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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]]> 28160 Driving Change: The Chief Legal Officer’s Perspective on Innovation and Pro Bono https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/10/11/driving-change-the-chief-legal-officers-perspective-on-innovation-and-pro-bono/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:59:03 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27673 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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]]> 27673 Exploring Nonlawyer Providers to Enhance Access to Justice in DC https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/10/10/exploring-nonlawyer-providers-to-enhance-access-to-justice-in-dc/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:17:41 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27675 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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]]> 27675 Energize and Celebrate Your Pro Bono Programs During Pro Bono Week This October https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/10/02/energize-and-celebrate-your-pro-bono-programs-during-pro-bono-week-this-october/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:45:42 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27577 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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]]> 27577 Reimagining Legal Services: How Texas is Tackling the Access to Justice Crisis https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/09/26/reimagining-legal-services-how-texas-is-tackling-the-access-to-justice-crisis/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:09:25 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27528 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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]]> 27528 Beyond the Classroom: The Future of Academic Freedom in Florida https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/09/23/beyond-the-classroom-the-future-of-academic-freedom-in-florida/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:31:05 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27495 PBI Signatory Showcase Interview with Ballard Spahr Ballard Spahr attorneys Jason Leckerman, Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department and Jacqueline Mabatah, Associate in the firm’s Litigation Group, shed light on their pivotal role in challenging Florida’s controversial Stop W.O.K.E. Act through the high-stakes case of Pernell v. Lamb. Ballard Spahr’s team discusses their strategic approach […]

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]]> 27495 Exposing Discrimination in “Crime-Free” and “Nuisance” Housing Programs: A Call to Action for Pro Bono Lawyers https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/09/19/exposing-discrimination-in-crime-free-and-nuisance-housing-programs-a-call-to-action-for-pro-bono-lawyers/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:46:18 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27416 Erin Palmer, Associate Director, Corporate Pro Bono Across the United States, so-called “crime-free” and “nuisance” housing ordinances are being challenged for their discriminatory impacts. These policies, while supposedly intended to enhance safety, often disproportionately affect marginalized communities, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence. Recent legal developments, including a letter […]

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]]> 27416 AI Ethics in Law: Emerging Considerations for Pro Bono Work and Access to Justice https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/08/29/ai-ethics-in-law-emerging-considerations-for-pro-bono-work-and-access-to-justice/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:31:08 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27120 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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]]> 27120 The Power of Training: The Importance of Educating Lawyers on AI Tools to Successfully Scale Pro Bono Efforts https://www.probonoinst.org/2024/08/28/the-power-of-training-the-importance-of-educating-lawyers-on-ai-tools-to-successfully-scale-pro-bono-efforts/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:10:14 +0000 https://www.probonoinst.org/?p=27088 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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