Free Webinar – Building Effective Pro Bono Programs: Practical Approaches for Law Firms (CPD 454)

Qualifies for 1.0 CPD hour, all of which qualifies for Ethics.

There is significant unmet demand for pro bono legal services. While recognition of the value of pro bono work is increasing, many law firms continue to face practical challenges in coordinating and delivering these services effectively.

This session will examine practical, workable approaches that law firms of all sizes can use to encourage and support pro bono work at their firms. Participants will gain insight into:

• Governance structures that support pro bono, including:
  • A pro bono policy
  • A pro bono committee
  • Billable credit or hour‑recognition structures
  • Intake and file‑opening procedures
• Ways to engage with external stakeholders, including:
  • Inviting fee‑paying clients to participate, where appropriate
  • Partnering with established pro bono organizations
• Measuring impact, including tracking participation and collecting data

The session will also explore broader program considerations, such as how to define pro bono legal services in a principled and consistent fashion, and the importance of pro bono to firm culture and clients.

Presenter:
Grace Pastine, K.C.
Pro Bono Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

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For virtual activities, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date.

Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers, modify the program schedule, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule, registrants will be notified.