2026 DC Pro Bono Week: How to do Pro Bono as a Government Attorney
Our How To Series is kicking off with how to do pro bono as a government attonrhey! This 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.
The panel will be moderated by Bryan Concepcion, Government Attorney, Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Anthony Scerbo, DC Office of Open Government, Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
- Annie Bonfiglio, Government Attorney, Department of Labor
- Acacia Bellamy, Government Attorney, appearing in personal capacity
- Lara Eilhardt, Federal Government Pro Bono Program Manager, Department of Justice
Join us to find out how you can dive into pro bono work as a government lawyer! Spread the word and join the conversation #DCProBono26!