2025 DC Pro Bono Week: DC Superior Pro Bono Open House: Domestic Violence Division
This event is cosponsored by the Superior Court Committee on Pro Bono & Affordable Counsel and Volunteer Legal Advocates.
Join us for a DC Superior Court Pro Bono Open House where Aída Vindell from Volunteer Legal Advocates will introduce you to the Domestic Violence Division – one of the Court’s high- volume branches where pro bono representation is greatly needed in civil protection order (CPO) cases.
You’ll observe court proceedings, meet with judges, and learn how you can help expand access to justice in our community.
The Pro Bono Open House will focus on pro bono opportunities to represent petitioners seeking CPOs. A person can file a petition for a CPO against someone who has committed or threatened to commit an intrafamily offense, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or sex or labor trafficking against them. By providing pro bono representation, you can help protect a petitioner from harm, as well as enhance your professional skills.
Are you ready to learn more? We look forward to welcoming you!
Please note this event involves a moderate amount of standing and walking. If attendees have accommodation needs or questions, please contact Jodi Feldman at Jodi.Feldman@DCCSystem.gov.
This event is best suited for lawyers working in private practice, legal services, government, or as in-house or corporate counsel. We also encourage retired lawyers and law students to join.
There is limited space for this event. Pre-registration is required. If you do not receive a separate confirmation email, you are not registered for this event. We will not have space to accommodate anyone who did not pre-register and did not receive a registration confirmation.
If you are on the waitlist and have been moved off it, you will receive a separate confirmation email. If you do not receive a separate confirmation email, we will not be able to accommodate you at the Open House.