Your Reasons to be Apprehensive About Doing Pro Bono are Wrong – Debunking Pro Bono Myths

In-Person Only Event | Social following 1-Hour Presentation

Many lawyers genuinely want to do pro bono work but avoid it because of various misunderstandings and assumptions about how it actually works. One of the biggest myths is about malpractice coverage. The reality is that virtually every provider carries insurance for volunteers. There are other myths, too. Learn what they are and why they are erroneous from a panel of pro bono service provider leaders.

Presenters/Panelists: 

Kim Boche, Supervising Attorney | The Advocates for Human Rights
Marcia Day, Volunteer Attorney Coordinator | Central Minnesota Legal Services
Muria Kruger, Deputy Director | Volunteer Lawyers Network
X. Kevin Zhao , Partner | Greene Espel PLLP  

Moderator:

Roy Ginsburg, Attorney Coach | Roy S. Ginsburg, JD

CLE Credits: 1.0 Standard CLE Credits

Cost: Free for ALL

Registration Deadline: October 20, 2024. Click here for registration.

Program Contacts: Dana Miner: dminer@mnbars.org | Geen Mui (registration): gmui@mnbars.org

Accommodations: MSBA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify Dana Miner (dminer@mnbars.org) with at least a 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank you.