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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

The Partners for Justice Conference takes place annually, and presents a unique opportunity for over 300 attendees made up of legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to gather for a day-long Conference to discuss critical issues facing people in poverty and the underrepresented across the mid-Atlantic region, and how we can improve access to justice.

On May 20th, 2026, we celebrate our 27th year! Speakers and panelists from over 30 different organizations, government agencies, and law firms across Maryland and the nation will come to share their thoughts and ideas while leading discussions on key access-to-justice issues.

 

Registration is now closed.

Need an invoice? Need to pay by check?

Contact Kiah Pierre at kpierre@probonomd.org to make arrangements before registering.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Keynote Address by 

Zachary Perez, Esq.

Sanabria & Associates

Morning Plenary byChief Justice Matthew J. Fader

Supreme Court of Maryland

GENERAL INFORMATION

Questions? Contact education@probonomd.org.

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Opening Program

8:15 AM - 9:00 AMRegistration & Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AMMorning Plenary

1st Morning Sessions

9:45 AM - 11:00 AMUnderstanding How Estate Planning Can Benefit Lower Income ClientsRead more »
9:45 AM - 11:00 AMSafe City Baltimore: A Model for Publicly Funded Coordinated Legal Services for ImmigrantsRead more »
9:45 AM - 11:00 AMBroadening the Bench: Legal Service Providers and the Path to JudgeshipsRead more »
9:45 AM - 11:00 AMAlternative Avenues for AdvocacyRead more »
9:45 AM - 11:00 AMHow Poverty Became Neglect in the Child Welfare SystemRead more »
9:45 AM - 11:00 AMBest A2J Legal Tech & AI Tools to Start Using NOW!Read more »

2nd Morning Sessions

11:15 AM - 12:30 PMThe Intersection of Consumer Law and Housing LawRead more »
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMReentry In Action: Legislation, Representation and Community CollaborationRead more »
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMUrban Issues of Heirs' PropertyRead more »
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMThe Threat to Disability Rights in Public EducationRead more »
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMKnow Your (Their) Rights when Interacting with Immigration and Customs EnforcementRead more »
11:15 AM - 12:30 PMMentorship Matters! Discussion and Tips for Legal Services ProvidersRead more »

Midday Program

12:30 PM - 2:00 PMLunch Program & Keynote Address by Zachary PerezRead more »

Afternoon Sessions

2:15 PM - 3:30 PMUsing Day of Hearing Representation to provide Holistic LawyeringRead more »
2:15 PM - 3:30 PMThe Effect of Recent Changes to Landlord Tenant Law on Tenants in a CourtroomRead more »
2:15 PM - 3:30 PMThe Maryland Rules of Procedure and Access to JusticeRead more »
2:15 PM - 3:30 PMServing Clients with Decision-Making LimitationsRead more »
2:15 PM - 3:30 PMNew Recommendations Target Maryland’s Justice Gap with Innovative Legal Service Tiers and Regulatory ReformRead more »

Networking Reception

3:30 PM - 5:00 PMPILC's Spring SPARK Social
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