When we say pro bono service, many think of the deeply important work of helping someone navigate legal relief at the trial level. Did you know there are opportunities for pro bono service at the appellate level? In DC, appellate pro bono support is extremely important because we are one of the jurisdictions that do not have an appellate self-help center or a dedicated legal clinic focused on appeals. That means self-represented parties are left to their own devices even more at an even more complicated part of the legal process.

We are exploring what opportunities are available for public service and pro bono attorneys at the appellate level. Our panel will be moderated by Andrea Mangones, in conversation with:

• Johnathan Levy, Director, Barbara McDowell Appellate Advocacy Project, Legal Aid DC
• Abe Sisson, Staff Counsel, DC Court of Appeals
• Peter Bruland, Senior Managing Associate, Sidley Austin LLP