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    Pro Bono Academy

    The Pro Bono Academy engages Business Law Section members with resources, guidance and community focused on the topic of pro bono service through a monthly curriculum of articles, presentations, podcasts and virtual discussions with leaders in the pro bono realm.

    Program Description

    Every month participants will receive a pro bono resource or participate in a group Zoom meeting with each other and a pro bono leader in the Section or field. Resources include Business Law Today articles, podcast episodes, and webinars. Zoom meetings allow the group to discuss the resources, their pro bono experiences, and hear tips, tricks and inspirational stories from Pro Bono experts from the Section such as current and previous Pro Bono Committee leadership, Fellows, and National Public Service Award (NPSA) recipients.

    Participants that complete the required activities will receive a certificate. There is no term or time limit to complete these activities.

    Program Requirements and Cost

    The program is open to any business lawyer interested in pro bono work. Participants must be members of the Business Law Section or join the Business Law Section to participate in the Pro Bono Academy.

    To obtain the Pro Bono Academy Certificate of Completion, participants must confirm their completion of reviewing the resources provided in the curriculum.

    Participation in the Pro Bono Academy will be included in the registration fee to attend Business Law Section meetings. Meeting registration fees vary from meeting to meeting. Detailed meeting information can be found on the Events and Meetings webpage.

    2025 Pro Bono Academy Event Dates

    In-Person | September 12-14, 2024 | Section Fall Meeting | San Diego, CA

    Zoom Meeting | Date and Time TBA | November 2024

    Zoom Meeting | Date and Time TBA | January 2024

    In-Person | April 24-26, 2025 | Section Spring Meeting | New Orleans, LA

    Zoom Meeting | Date and Time TBA | May 2025

    Zoom Meeting | Date and Time TBA | July 2025

    Sign-Up

    Participants will be accepted for participation in the Pro Bono Academy on a rolling basis. Sign-up now using this form.

    Questions

    If you have any questions regarding the ABA Business Law Section Pro Bono Academy, please contact Chad Johannes at [email protected] or call (312) 988-6027.