DC Pro Bono Week 2021: Schedule of Events
DC Pro Bono Week 2021 takes place from October 24–30, and will offer lots of opportunities to do pro bono work, learn new pro bono skills, meet other pro bono lawyers, and expand your pro bono horizons.
The full schedule of events is below. There are also many affiliated trainings taking place before, during, and after Pro Bono Week.
TUESDAY, OCT 19
Parents’ Tax Workshop and Clinic
Tuesday, October 19
7:00 pm
Virtual Clinic
Volunteer Registration
FRIDAY, OCT 22
DC Pro Bono Week Kickoff Event!
Pro Bono Goes Local: A Launch Celebration for DC Pro Bono Week
Friday, October 22
12:00 – 1:00 pm
A Virtual Discussion with a Welcome from Chief Judge Blackburne-Rigsby and Chief Judge Josey-Herring
Register
SATURDAY, OCT 23
Immigration Consultation Clinic
Citizenship Workshop
Saturday, October 23
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Virtual Clinic
Volunteer
OCTOBER 25 – DECEMBER 31
Champions for Justice
Begins Monday, October 25
D.C. Bar Foundation Virtual Fundraiser
More Information and Register Your Workplace
MONDAY, OCT 25
Pro Bono in a Virtual Age: A Conversation with KIND, Legal Aid Society, and Bread for the City
Monday, October 25
12:00-1:00 pm
Free Webinar
Register
Coding Justice
Monday, October 25
3:30–4:30 pm
Free Webinar
Register
TUESDAY, OCT 26
Pro Bono Partnership Annual Luncheon
Tuesday, October 26
12:15–1:45 pm
By invitation only
Expungement Clinic
Tuesday, October 26
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Virtual Clinic
Volunteer
Volunteers will need to be available for a quick 20-minute training the week prior on Thursday, October 21st, at 2:00 pm. No prior expungement experience is necessary! Students and non-attorneys are welcome to volunteer and will be paired with attorneys!
WEDNESDAY, OCT 27
The Coming Eviction Crisis and How We Can Help
Wednesday, October 27
12:00–1:00 pm
Free Webinar
Register
Advancing Environmental Justice and Climate Change Through Pro Bono Initiatives
Wednesday, October 27
12:00-1:30 pm
Free Webinar
Register
THURSDAY, OCT 28
Meeting Our Clients Where They Are: Serving Families East of the River
Thursday, October 28
12:00–1:00 pm
Virtual Tour
Register
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
Thursday, October 28
12:00–5:00 pm
Virtual Clinic
Lawyer Volunteers
Volunteers must register by Monday, October 25
Parents’ Tax Workshop and Clinic
Thursday, October 28
7:00 pm
Virtual Clinic
Volunteer Registration
FRIDAY, OCT 29
Veterans Consortium Legal Muster Pop Up Clinics
Friday, October 29
10:00am–4:00 pm
Virtual Clinics
Legal Advice & Referral Clinic, By Appointment Only
Advice & Referral Clinic for Women Veterans, By Appointment Only
Discharge Upgrade Clinic, By Appointment Only; All volunteer slots for these clinics are full.
Volunteers are needed for the Legal Advice & Referral Clinic and the Advice & Referral Clinic for Women Veterans.
To volunteer, email clinics@vetsprobono.org.
Pro Bono Goes to School: Closing the Gap in Public Education
Friday, October 29
12:00-1:00 pm
Free Virtual Event
Register