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Thursday, May 14
 

10:00am EDT

Building the Pipeline: Cultivating Pro Bono Leadership Across Career Stages
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
This dynamic session will explore how legal aid organizations, law schools, and law firms can collaborate to embed pro bono across all career stages—from law students to young lawyers to experienced practitioners. Panelists will share strategies for engagement, mentorship, and developing pro bono leaders. Breakout sessions will offer participants the opportunity to experiment with the design of models that maximize engagement and contribute to a thriving pro bono future.
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Sarah Lahlou-Amine

Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Sarah Lahlou-Amine is a Shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's DC office and proudly serves on the firm's Pro Bono Committee. Practicing in both Florida and DC, Sarah is a seasoned appellate specialist who has litigated hundreds of matters in state and federal appellate courts... Read More →
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Jeffrey Harvey

CEO, Community Legal Services
Jeff was appointed to the Chief Executive Officer position in April 2020 but is no stranger to leadership or public service.

He graduated from Boston College in 2001 with his BA in Political Science and Theology. After college, Jeff was commissioned as an officer in the US Army where he completed training as a Ranger. While in the Army, Jeff completed his Master’s in Human Development and Leadership... Read More →
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Sylvia Novinsky

Director, NC Pro Bono Resource Center, NC Equal Access to Justice Commission
Sylvia K. Novinsky

Director, NC Pro Bono Resource Center

Equal Access to Justice Commission



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Sylvia K. Novinsky is the director of the NC Pro Bono Resource Center, a program of theNorth Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. She has been in this role since 2016... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Carolina D&E

1:15pm EDT

From Clicks to Clinics: Solving the Puzzle of Pro Bono Clinic Logistics
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
This session will be a deep dive into the world of legal clinics staffed by pro bono volunteers. This type of clinic has several logistical challenges because it needs to serve many groups: clients, volunteers, pro bono coordinators at legal services organizations, pro bono coordinators at law firms, in-house attorneys, and staff who conduct conflict checks. Having the right systems and processes in place can enable your staff to develop innovative pro bono delivery models.
Speakers
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Joseph Schieffer

CEO, A2J Tech
Joseph is the founder and CEO of A2J Tech. A2J Tech is a public benefit corporation that builds technology to improve access to justice.

Joseph holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy. Joseph enjoys exploring Colorado's outdoors and trail running... Read More →
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Anh LyJordan

Director, NC Equal Access to Justice Commission
Anh LyJordan serves as the Director of the Wake County Legal Support Center for the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. She has previously served as a Project Manager for the Housing Stability Project with the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center. In this position... Read More →
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Meghan Martie

Restorative Justice Project Director & Senior Staff Attorney, NC Pro Bono Resource Center
Meghan Martie serves as the Restorative Justice Project Director and Senior Staff Attorney with the NC Pro Bono Resource Center, focusing on driver’s license restoration. Meghan oversees pro bono volunteer work and communicates with clients.

Prior to joining the Resource Center, Meghan spent two years volunteering part-time as an attorney with the Wake County Office of the Public Defender, representing clients in District Court. She also clerked for Justice Robin Hudson on the North Carolina Supreme Court of North Carolina... Read More →
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Victoria Pan

Project Manager and Legal Innovator, A2J Tech
Victoria Pan, Esq. is a Legal Innovator and a Project Manager at A2J Tech. She has extensive experience in process improvement and intake assessment in the legal services sector. Victoria has led many transformative projects with several notable organizations, including intake assessments... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carolina D&E

2:45pm EDT

Justice Starts in Law School: Expanding Pro Bono Through Academic Partnerships
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Law students represent untapped potential in the nation’s pro bono ecosystem. This session brings together law schools and legal organizations to explore how partnerships can expand capacity, meet real community needs, and prepare future lawyers for service. Panelists will showcase innovative short- and long-term models, demystify how academic structures and pro bono requirements work, and spark a dialogue about challenges, collaboration, and what today’s students value as the next generation of justice-minded professionals.
Speakers
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Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz

Director, DiMartino/Smith Public Interest Center, St. John's University School of Law
Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz is the Director of the DiMartino/Smith Public Interest Center at St. John’s University School of Law in New York City, where she leads the strategic vision, fundraising, and daily operations of one of the law school’s biggest academic centers. She oversees a... Read More →
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Amy Hsieh

Executive Director, Public Service Law Center, Brooklyn Law School
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Aaron J. Irving

General Magistrate, Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, Clay County, Florida
Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Carolina D&E

4:15pm EDT

Designing Tech-Driven Case Studies and Role Plays for Pro Bono Volunteers
Thursday May 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
This session is built for legal aid attorneys who want to take their pro bono volunteer training programs to the next level by integrating interactive case studies and role-playing exercises—both online and in-person. With a focus on using technology to boost engagement and simulate real-world scenarios, this session empowers trainers to design immersive, learner-centered experiences that easily and quickly train pro bono volunteers. We will develop at least one resource together in this session for a hands-on training experience.
Speakers
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Patrick Fodell

Director, OneJustice
As a OneJustice Director, Patrick dedicates his time to the Pro Bono Training Institute, finance, and consulting opportunities related to succession planning and adult learning best practices. He has coordinated trainings and outreach efforts at the Watsonville Law Center, Legal Aid... Read More →
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Phong Wong

Pro Bono Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Phong Wong, Pro Bono Director at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

Phong oversees the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles’ pro bono work and coordinates its pro bono cases and projects, including Disaster Response and the Pro Bono Training Institute. She also oversees the outreach, recruitment, and hiring of volunteers including law students, underg... Read More →
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Judy Hale

Director of Pro Bono Services with the, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Judy Hale is the Director of Pro Bono Services with the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), where she supports pro bono projects in Pennsylvania through PBA committees, county bar associations, legal aid agencies, law schools, as well as administering PA Wills for Heroes and PA Free... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Carolina D&E
 
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