2025 Justice Impact Awards Recipients
03 November 2025 Blog, Featured
Each year, we recognize outstanding lawyers who make exceptional contributions to the pro bono and public-interest community and celebrate the hundreds of public-interest and pro bono professionals who dedicate time, expertise, finances, and compassion to helping their neighbors. We are thrilled to honor our 2025 Justice Impact Awards recipients! Read on to find out more.
Volunteer! DC Bar Advice & Referral Clinic
28 October 2025 Blog, Events, Featured
When: 15 November 2025, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Where: Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School (2427 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20020) Cost: Free to attend, registration required Trying to find a way to fit pro bono service into your schedule? Join us for a rewarding day of service, where your skills can make a significant difference in the lives of those seeking legal guidance and support! Volunteer on Saturday, November 15th to gain experience in serving the D.C. community in a variety of matters! At the clinic, you’ll provide brief advice (and referrals) to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to legal help. We meet at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School (2427 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20020). Please arrive at 9:00 am, a brief orientation takes place at 9:15 am, and volunteers are asked to stay until the last client is seen, usually at least 3:00 pm. There’s no time commitment beyond the clinic itself. As a volunteer attorney, you’ll answer questions about consumer law, family law, housing law, public benefits, bankruptcy, and other topics. You don’t need to be an expert in these areas of law: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center staff and expert mentors will be on hand to help. You do need to be a member of the D.C. Bar, or a federal government attorney barred in another state to participate. The deadline to volunteer is Tuesday, November 11 by 5:00 pm ET. Once you register to attend, our Program Director and volunteer coordinator, Chris Marin, will be in touch with additional details. We are currently looking for volunteers in private practice, including solo practitioners and those at firms. If you are currently a law student and would like to volunteer please contact Rachel Lawrence at lawrencera@cua.edu. Thank you! Register
DEADLINE EXTENDED for Nominations for the 2025 Justice Impact Awards!
12 October 2025 Blog, Featured
Annually, Washington Council of Lawyers is thrilled to celebrate us! – the hundreds of public-interest and pro bono professionals who dedicate time, expertise, finances, and compassion to helping their neighbors. Our Justice Impact Awards is a time for us to come together, recharge our collective batteries, celebrate our accomplishments, commiserate on our challenges, and be inspired. Read on to find out how to nominate a pro bono champion.
Event Recap: Full Representation in Pro Bono — Building Sustainable Support for Clients and Counsel
07 October 2025 Blog, Featured
Our recent discussion on Best Practices in Pro Bono: Keeping the Commitment: Structures to Make Full Representation Work for Everyone brought together leaders from across the legal services, corporate, and law firm communities to explore how to make sustained, high-quality representation both achievable and rewarding for volunteers. Panelists included representatives from law firms, corporate legal nonprofit, and legal services organizations, each offering insights into what it takes to provide full representation—from the first client meeting to case resolution.
Resources During the Government Shutdown
01 October 2025 Blog, Featured
With so many federal government employees struggling during the shutdown, we’ve collected links to and summaries of resources available to federal employees who are furloughed. From free food to free CLE programs, many groups are trying to support those affected by the shutdown.
Opportunities to Volunteer
16 September 2025 Blog, DC Pro Bono Week, Featured
Check out this list of pro bono opportunities that need your support! These are a great way to get out into the community and support your neighbors!
2025 DC Pro Bono Week: Schedule of Events
12 September 2025 Blog, DC Pro Bono Week
Check out the full list of events coming up during DC Pro Bono Week!
Welcome Our New Board Members for the 2025-2026 Board Year!
01 September 2025 Blog, Featured
We are thrilled to welcome these dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate advocates to our Board of Directors! Read on to learn more.
Know Your Rights Resources & Events
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