Special Event
PBCC Meeting – Baltimore City
Light Street Branch of Enoch Pratt Public Library 1251 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesPBCC meetings are a collaborative forum at which members learn about and discuss pro bono topics and resources, assess the effectiveness of programs and services, network and coordinate among themselves, and work to increase volunteerism with the private bar. The PBCC is free and open to pro bono professionals.
Pro Bono Advice-A-Thon with Food & Cheer — Anne Arundel County Pro Bono in the Law Library
Anne Arundel County Public Law Library Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, 8 Church Circle, Suite 303, Annapolis, MD, United StatesDo pro bono in a casual, networking environment, by attending the Answer Party in the Law Library event in October. Volunteers will get together over pizza, drinks, and computers to answer civil legal questions from the public.
The 22nd Annual Partners for Justice Conference
Baltimore Convention Center 1 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, United StatesEach year the Partners for Justice Conference presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, human services agencies, elected officials, and others to discuss critical issues facing the poor and underrepresented in our state and in the surrounding areas. With an expected number of almost 300 attendees, the structure of the day includes a variety of panel discussions related to the delivery of legal services to the poor and disenfranchised, a morning plenary, and a luncheon keynote address by powerful guest speakers with a passion for justice.
12th Annual Veterans’ Legal Assistance Conference & Training
University of Baltimore Thumel Business Center 11 W. Mount Royal Avenue, BC-143, Baltimore, MD, United StatesDesigned for lawyers, law students, veterans, policymakers and other service professionals, this annual conference provides a forum for discussion of critical legal issues facing our veterans. It features substantive panels on hot topics in veterans law and also offers training to volunteer lawyers who commit to provide pro bono assistance to veterans in need.
The 6th Annual Run for Justice
Meadowood Regional Park 10650 Falls Rd, Lutherville-Timonium, MD, United StatesRegister now for the Pro Bono Resource Center's 5k fun run or 1-mile walk and support justice for all! To increase your impact, join a team or raise funds from your family and friends!
What happens to a child if their parents are deported? Making a Family Safety Plan
Live Webinar MDA Family Safety Plan outlines what parents want to happen to their children if they have an emergency that prevents them from taking care of them. This panel covers important documents that parents in Maryland can complete as a part of their plan with a focus on Maryland's Standby Guardianship law, why it was necessary, how it works, and how families can use it as a part of their comprehensive plan. Attendees will learn how to explain family safety planning to immigrant families, to begin the process with parents before they meet with an attorney, and to identify low or no-cost resources to assist parents with making the plan.
Impact on Mental Health in Seeking Veterans Legal Services
Live Webinar MDThis panel will discuss the intersection of mental health and legal services. It will identify the issues that affect many of the less fortunate and underserved in our society especially the ones experiencing homelessness and military veterans and their families that causes mental health conditions. It will focus on various mental health conditions including PTSD due to combat or military sexual trauma, traumatic brain injury, and co- occurring substance abuse. The panel will discuss available resources and the role of problem solving courts, such as Veterans Treatment courts, in connecting individuals suffering from mental health conditions to legal services.
2020 Maryland Association for Justice Virtual Convention: Trial Lawyer Heroes
Live Webinar MDMAJ is proud to present our annual convention! Bringing together a group of remarkable legal minds to make all your verdicts marvelous. To protect the safety and health of our attendees, the 2020 MAJ Convention will be held online. The session will be recorded and available to all registrants following the conclusion of the program. PBRC volunteers and trainees can attend at the MAJ Member rate.
MSBA 2020 Virtual Legal Excellence Week
Live Webinar MDLearning, connecting, and community are more critical than ever in these times. Get all three by joining MSBA for their first ever Virtual Legal Excellence Week which combines their biggest CLE Institutes and Fall Summits into one epic week of learning and connecting.
Impact Speaker Series: Why Pro Bono Service Matters – Utility Bills
Live Webinar MDIssues with utility bills are a constant problem for Baltimore City’s low-income residents. Through our utility bill clinics, PBRC and our partner Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service advocate for low-income residents with utility bill issues, helping to stabilize their finances and preserve home ownership. With temperatures dropping and homeowners and tenants facing energy bill shutoffs, learn about some of the issues our clients face in our utility bill clinics and ways that our community partners try to prevent these shutoffs by helping them apply for financial assistance and other benefits to supplement their income. Advocates and community members are welcome to join the discussion.
Impact Speaker Series: Eviction Prevention
Live Webinar MDThe Impact Speaker Series is a monthly 1-hour virtual lunch discussion with community organization members, volunteers, and PBRC's project staff to discuss current events/issues and the importance of clinic projects. Each live event is recorded and later linked on this webpage for continued viewing. The series is free to all advocates and community members.
Impact Speaker Series: Tax Sale
Live Webinar MDThe Impact Speaker Series is a monthly 1-hour virtual lunch discussion with community organization members, volunteers, and PBRC's project staff to discuss current events/issues and the importance of clinic projects. Each live event is recorded and later linked on this our training page for continued viewing. The series is free to all advocates and community members.