The LawWorks Pro Bono Conference 2025 will bring together pro bono clinic and law firm coordinators and volunteers as well as stakeholders from the wider advice sector. The conference is kindly sponsored by Simmons & Simmons
Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing. This in-person event is a must-attend for legal professionals passionate about pro bono work. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insights to enhance your pro bono practice.
Below is an evolving overview of the plan for the day, which will be updated as speakers and sessions are confirmed.
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Conference programme
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09:00 - 09:30
Registration and networking
09:30 - 09:45
Conference opening
09:45 - 10:00
Welcome speech
Speaker: LawWorks Chair TBC
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote
Speaker: TBC
10:30 - 11:30
Panel 1: : LegalTech and it's relationship with Access to Justice
Speakers:
- Christina Blacklaws (Chair)
- Sophia Adams Bhatti - invited
- Martha del la Roche - invited
11:30 - 11:50
Coffee break
11:50 - 12:40
Pro Bono Showcase
12:40 - 13:40
Lunch and Networking
13:45 - 14:45
Breakout sessions:
A) Risk/Insurance/Conflict/ Compliance
B) Secondary specialisations projects
C) LawCare Survey
14:45 - 15:10
Coffee break
15:10 - 15:30
Clinics report launch
Rebecca Howells, Head of Clinics, LawWorks
15:30 - 16:30
Panel 2: Case for Pro Bono – Barriers and Best practises - TBC
16:30
Reflections on the day, conference close and networking
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