Following the election, pro bono counsel and legal services organizations are facing intense pressure to respond. Please join us to discuss best practices for both harnessing and managing volunteer demand, navigating law firm/legal services relationships, and addressing expectations in a tumultuous and uncertain time. In addition to law firm and legal services perspectives, our panel includes experts on immigration, human rights, racial justice and civil rights law, who will present their views on what they anticipate come January.

Panelists:

• Baher Azmy, Legal Director, The Center for Constitutional Rights
• Audrey Carr, Director of Immigration & Special Programs, Legal Services NYC
• Arthur Eisenberg, Legal Director, The New York Civil Liberties Union
• Jennifer Cowan, Pro Bono Counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton
• Lou Sartori, Director of the Pro Bono Practice, The Legal Aid Society

Moderators:

• Adam Heintz, Director of Pro Bono Services, Legal Services NYC
• Jerri Shick, Pro Bono Counsel, O’Melveny & Myers

Cost: Free

RSVP IS ESSENTIAL.  Please RSVP to Diane Salzano, diane.salzano@skadden.com