WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF LAWYERS

Our Government Pro Bono Roundtable is the perfect opportunity to learn about doing pro bono work as a government lawyer. Pro bono work can be a rewarding part of a government career; you just need to be familiar with the resources, policies, and strategies that allow you to do the work effectively. At this lively discussion, you'll learn about established pro bono programs for government lawyers, in both the local and federal government spheres. Our pro bono experts will share why pro bono work is meaningful to them, tips for managing your schedule and finding the support you need, and info about the many different types of pro bono work available to government lawyers The government lawyer panelists will share their experiences from their personal perspectives in their individual capacities, and will not be speaking on behalf of their agencies. Join us to find out how you can dive into pro bono work as a government lawyer!

Building a future together requires a vision of what is possible, perseverance, and hope. We find all this and more in the pages of Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change from Premal Dharia, James Forman Jr., and Maria Hawilo. Join us for a fireside chat with Premal Dharia, author and Executive Director of the Institute to End Mass Incarceration at Harvard Law School. We will continue what the book starts, creating a forum to discuss - and disagree - on the best ways to confront the harms of mass incarceration. The conversation will highlight some of the many stories included from activists, lawyers, judges, scholars, people who were formerly incarcerated, and more that help to create understanding around such a large and nuanced topic. If you feel passionately about prison reform and are unsure of what to do next, this conversation is your next step! Join us whether you've read the book already or have it on your TBR! The conversation will expand your understanding of the topic beyond what you'll find in the book! You can be a part of the conversation on social media using #RJSHandbooktoChange