This day-long conference is designed to bring together law firm pro bono representatives to discuss the nuts and bolts issues relevant to managing pro bono programs at law firms. Most of the discussion will be centered around firms that have a New York office, but representatives from firms outside of New York are definitely welcome.

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Check-in/Breakfast

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Pro Bono & Professional Development

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Pro Bono & Recruiting

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Break

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Poverty in New York

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Break

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Pro Bono & Diversity

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Pro Bono & Marketing

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parking Lot: Discussion of various issues that have surfaced through our work and discussions throughout the day.

Registration Fee: $75 (checks should be made payable to Shearman & Sterling LLP)

This conference is organized by Cadwalader, Cleary, Debevoise, Kaye Scholer, Milbank, Ropes & Gray, Schulte, and Shearman.