This program is for pro bono attorneys seeking to assist victims of hate crimes or bias and to represent people arrested while peacefully protesting. Experienced attorneys and New York City officials will explain the process and what you need to know to do this kind of pro bono work.

Panelists

• Jeanne Olivo Chief, Hate Crimes Unit, New York County District Attorney
• Hollis V. Pfitsch Deputy Commissioner, Law Enforcement Bureau, New York City Commission on Human Rights
• Virginia M. Goggin Director of Legal Services, New York City Anti-Violence Project
• Insha Rahman Senior Planner, Vera Institute for Justice
• Bina Ahmad The Legal Aid Society, Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice

Registration

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Sponsored by:

• City Bar Justice Center
• Volunteers of Legal Service
• Pro Bono and Legal Services Committee, Alison McKinnell King, Chair
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Muslim Bar Association of New York (MuBANY)