2026 DC Pro Bono Week: The Recap

Thank you to everyone that participated in DC Pro Bono Week this year!!

From our fabulous speakers, to our clinic organizers, to our wonderful community for showing up and showing out! This week is not possible without all your efforts.

Below please find the resources from events throughout the week!

Thursday, October 22

Thank you to everyone that participated in the Walk for Justice!
Check out this highlight reel that captures the energy of the day!

Monday, October 26

Environmental Law Institute: Community Lawyering for Environmental Justice {Recording (59:43)] Check out ways to volunteer with the Environmental Law Institute!

It Takes A Village: The Impact of Pro Bono Representation in Family Law  Passcode: I$6++zXQ [Recording (55:22)] Family Law Pro Bono One Pager: It Takes a Village – How to Get Involved in Pro Bono (2026)

Volunteer Legal Advocates: Clinic Opportunities in Immigration, Domestic Violence, Civil Protection Orders, and Family Law
Thank you to everyone that volunteered at these clinics! Check out how you can volunteer with VLA!

Tuesday, October 27

National Veterans Legal Services Program Discharge Upgrade File Review Pro Bono Project
This experience is only open to individuals during DC Pro Bono Week – if you’re at a firm or in-house department and would like to support NVLSP, find out how to become a pro bono partner!
Questions? Reach out to NVLSP’s Senior Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, Erin Mee at erinm@nvlsp.org.

Hot Topics Panel: Effective Pro Bono & Response Techniques in Immigration Law Passcode: =UC26Wf2 [Recording (54:43)] Learn more about how you can volunteer with:

Wednesday, October 28

Criminal Justice Pro Bono Opportunities
Please reach out for additional materials from this training (Chris Marin at cmarin@wclawyers.org).

DC Courts Pro Bono Open House
Curious about Pro Bono in the DC Courts? There are always opportunities to learn more!
Learn more about the DC Courts Pro Bono Program.
Join us for the Domestic Violence Division DC Superior Pro Bono Open House on Thursday, November 12.

Pro Bono Attorney Training: Introduction to Landlord/Tenant Law in DC
Learn more about taking pro bono cases in Landlord/Tenant Court with Legal Aid DC at the DC Superior Pro Bono Open House: Landlord/Tenant Branch on November 4.
Learn more about volunteering with Legal Aid DC:

Thursday, October 29

How to do Pro Bono as a Government Attorney
Interested in pro bono as a government attorney? Connect with volunteer list servs and your regional branch committee.
You can also connect with Lara Eilhardt, Federal Government Pro Bono Program Manager, Department of Justice at Lara.Eilhardt@usdoj.gov.

Supporting Seniors Facing Rising Utility Costs
Please reach out for additional materials from this training (Chris Marin at cmarin@wclawyers.org).
Get connected with Legal Counsel for the Elderly to learn how you can continue to help elders in our community.

IDEA Explained: Advocating for a Child in Need of Specialized Education and Related Services
Please reach out for additional materials from this training (Chris Marin at cmarin@wclawyers.org).
Connect with Advocates for Justice in Education or Law Office of William Jaffe to take pro bono cases in this area of law.

Friday, October 30

DC Refers: Bridging the Justice Gap with Limited Scope Representation: Ethics, Authority, and Practice [Recording ()] Resources for Low Bono Representation:

Thank you again to everyone that made DC Pro Bono Week possible! We hope to see you again next year!

Interested in planning an event for DC Pro Bono Week next year? Email Chris Marin at cmarin@wclawyers.org!

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