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Professional Development

Volunteering to Enhance Your Career

Presented by Jessica Ryckman, Adam Friedl, and Kathy Morris

Note: This is not for CLE. Part of the free Career Development Series, a monthly webinar series featuring practical tips from legal career experts. Live webinars are free and open to the public. The recorded program and materials are exclusively for ABA members.

Description

A recent survey found that 41% of employers said they considered volunteer work as important as paid work, and 20% said they had made a hiring decision based on volunteer work.

Hear about these and other benefits of volunteer work and pro bono legal services from two lawyers dedicated to making a difference, so you can:

  • Grow professionally and personally while broadening your networks
  • Share and strengthen your skills while enjoying the satisfaction of helping others
  • Provide leadership for communities and causes while gaining recognition and respect
Group high-five for job well done.

Group high-five for job well done.

Speakers

Jessica Ryckman, Deputy Director, Lawyers Without Borders (LWOB)

Adam Friedl, Program and Special Initiatives Manager, Pro Bono Net

Moderator:

Kathy Morris, Founder, Under Advisement, Ltd, Chicago, IL and New York, NY

Video and Materials

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Materials include:

  1. Presentation Slides
  2. The Importance of Being Present – Jake Hertz
  3. Pro Bono for the Courageous: Working with Human Trafficking Survivors – Jake Hertz
  4. International Pro Bono Opportunities