Know of a local lawyer, firm, or member of the judiciary who shows a strong commitment to pro bono service?

Each year, the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, as the pro bono arm of the Maryland State Bar Association, recognizes members of the legal community who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to pro bono service for those in need through the Maryland Pro Bono Service Awards.

Nominate an exceptional individual or program for one of the eleven award categories by Monday, March 16, 2026.

PBRC is now hiring for two positions, including Paralegal and Staff Attorney for the Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP).

Want to see if either of these positions sound like the perfect fit for you? View the full job descriptions and apply today!

Each year, 300,000 low-income Marylanders face pressing legal problems but can’t afford help. That means navigating a complex and confusing legal system alone.

PBRC was created to fill this gap in the legal system: we work tirelessly to ensure that Marylanders have equal access to legal representation and services. Last year, PBRC volunteers donated 2,090 hours, valued at $453,250 of legal services. This service impacted 13,994 Marylanders.

Allison Harris, Director of PBRC's Home Preservation Project, was featured in The Baltimore Banner discussing the state of Baltimore's entrenched and predatory tax sale system.

“In a February letter, Harris and Henn said that an overwhelmingly majority of their tax sale prevention clients are Black, and about 70% either live with a disability or are older adults. They said while they have pushed the city repeatedly to institute a payment plan policy, their pleas have been met with resistance due to citywide “tech issues” that may not be solved for another few years.”

Read more about the recommendations city housing advocates have for how real change can be brought to Baltimore's tax sale system.