Maximizing Access to Justice Through Pro Bono Priorities proskauerforgood.com/2019/07/maximi…

Roughly 80% of adults living in the U.S. have faced a justice gap in the last year, but only 20% of low-income adults were able to afford legal resources: theatlantic.com/sponsored/aba-… #justicegap

Justice Ain’t Much If You Can’t Afford It. America Needs to Overhual Its Civil Law @MarthaBergmark newsweek.com/civil-justice-…

I'm asked all the time about the 'business case' for pro bono, so I put together this short guide on how pro bono innovation returns investment across departments. Would love to hear other ideas! buff.ly/2KkUxkx #probono #doingwellbydoinggood #givingback #CSR

"We must not be an insular profession, removed from the people we serve. We are a people's profession, committed to liberty and pursuing justice...our purpose is to provide greater access to justice."#ABAAnnual

2019 APBCo Academy registration is now open! Members should have received an email with registration details last week. There are several optional events: a pre-conference for new professionals, an architectural tour of Minneapolis, and a run/walk on the famous stone arch bridge!

In its annual survey of Washington’s largest law firms, the D.C. Bar said law firms in the District reported a record 967,626 hours of #probono work in 2018, a 5.5% increase over 2017. wtop.com/business-finan…

Cheering on our colleagues in the UK as they worked together at the annual UKademy to improve collaboration and leadership and to increase access to justice around the globe. #UKademy #CollaborativePlan #APBCo #MarshmellowChallenge

Good discussion by Kat McGee and Rachel Strong on “Getting to Yes: The 20 Hour Challenge & 100% Participation” during APBCo Academy at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.

How Corporate America Can Help Close The Justice Gap law360.com/articles/12031…

Pro Bono Week Reminds Us to Get Involved and Join Legal Aid Programs at.law.com/MUPXCD?cmp=sha… via Daily Business Review Michelle Behnke American Bar Association

Looking to volunteer? National Celebration of Pro Bono is next week abajournal.com/web/article/ce… #probonoweek

It’s Pro Bono Week. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide pro bono legal services? Find an organization near you in this national guide: probono.net/oppsguide/

Happy Pro Bono Week from APBCo! Learn more about this annual event that celebrates the important work lawyers do to help close the access to justice gap here: americanbar.org/groups/center-…. #celebrateprobono

Another amazing #probonoweek is coming to an end. Thank you for all you do this week and every week to #celebrateprobono. We are so impressed by the events, testimonials, and volunteer recognition shared this week to shine a spotlight on the outstanding pro bono work you all do.

So grateful to do this work at Vinson & Elkins with partners like Texas Appleseed! May we all continue to fight for justice everyday. I know it is my biggest pleasure to do that with my legal services and APBCo colleagues. True Heroes.

Interesting read. law360.com/articles/12130…

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 47% of U.S. households dealt with at least one civil legal issue. 25% said they experienced at least two civil legal problems during the year. #Probono is one way to reach those facing these challenges. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

“Why #probono work is so gratifying and necessary” Tennessean tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

Dearth of legal aid for low-income Texans ‘really dire’ bizjournals.com/dallas/news/20… via Dallas Business Journal