Intelligent Design Case Reviewed in Philadelphia
U.S. Middle District Judge John Jones, the presiding judge in the Dover intelligent design case, joined PBA Pro Bono Coordinator David Trevaskis for a series of undergraduate class visits and an open, school-wide forum in Philadelphia on Nov. 20. Jones (shown below speaking to students) emphasized the rule of law and the importance of the independence of the judiciary in a day-long visit that was organized by Temple history professor Ralph Young. Trevaskis noted that the Dover case is a “wonderful example of pro bono representation, though the publicity of a big case reminds us of the real importance of the day-to-day work done by thousands of pro bono lawyers on matters that never make the news.”
2009 Pro Bono Conference
Every year, as part of the PBA Annual Meeting, the PBA Pro Bono Office and the PBA Legal Services to the Public Committee hold an annual CLE event both to promote and to celebrate new developments in the statewide pro bono effort. The first annual PBA Pro Bono Conference was held in Hershey in May 2002. In 2009, the program was made a part of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's (PLAN) statewide training conference, which was held in Harrisburg, Sept. 22-23, with the Pro Bono Office and Legal Services to the Public Committee participating in ethics and substantive law presentations open to civil legal aid and private practice attorneys alike. The highlight of the program was the Civil Legal Aid and Pro Bono Awards Reception on Sept. 22. During the reception, which was jointly sponsored by PLAN, the PBA and the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, the following awards were presented by the Legal Services to the Public Committee:
Judge’s Award: Presented to a Pennsylvania jurist who has made exceptional contributions to the improvement of civil legal aid.
Civil Legal Aid Attorney of the Year Awards: Presented to a legal services or other public interest lawyer; recognizes exceptional contributions to the improvement of civil legal aid.
Pro Bono Awards: Recognizing the direct legal services and exceptional public service of pro bono attorneys.
For more information on the ceremony and for pictures of the event, please go to www.pabar.org/public/probono/awards.asp.
2008 PBA Pro Bono Conference and Pro Bono Awardees
The 2008 PBA Pro Bono Conference, funded by a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, was held in tandem with the PBA on the Hill program, Monday, May 5, at the Capitol, Harrisburg. Pro Bono Award winners were honored by YLD Chair Bill Higgins and Pro Bono Coordinator David Trevaskis as part of the Pro Bono Conference that afternoon. A highlight of the PBA on the Hill event was the reception in the Capitol Rotunda, during which PBA Pro Bono Award winners were again honored. Use the links below to reach photos, conference materials and other pro bono-related information.
Central Penn Business Journal Article, May 23, 2008
Conference Agenda
Conference Photos
"On the Hill" Column, March/April 2008 Lawyer Magazine
"On the Hill" Column, May/June 2008 Lawyer Magazine
PBA Legal Services to the Public Committee Resolution, Increased Funding for Civil Legal Aid
PBA Legal Services to the Public Committee Resolution, Right to Counsel
PBA on the Hill Brochure
PLAN 2008-09 Budget Request
PLAN Postcards
Pennsylvania Bar News Article, June 2, 2008
Reception Photos
Registration Form
Sen. Greenleaf Letter, April 30, 2008
"Side Bar" Column, May/June 2008 Lawyer Magazine
"Side Bar" Column, July/August 2007 Lawyer Magazine
Talking Points
The Need for Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Public Service Lawyers in Pennsylvania
2007 Pro Bono Conference/Children's Summit a Huge Success
From left, Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico, PCADV Pennsylvania Managing Attorney Ellen Kramer Adler, PBA Pro Bono Coordinator David Trevaskis and Office of Inspector General Chief Counsel Steve Turner at Protection from Abuse CLE training, April 19, 2007.
2006 Pro Bono Conference Included Learning and Celebration
PBA and Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence Joint CLE Seminar, April 2006
2006 Pro Bono Conference in Hershey
- Brochure and registration information
- 2006 Conference Agenda
2005 Pro Bono Conference
2004 Pro Bono Conference
2003 Pro Bono Conference
- Situations
- Hypotheticals
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