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Utilizing an Externship, Secondee, or Retiree Model to Grow Pro Bono Engagement
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Carolina C
This panel will explore how LSOs can grow pro bono capacity by utilizing law firm externs/secondees and retired partners. We will examine real-life examples of successful externship, secondment and retiree programs, with a particular focus on how each is structured based on ethical and practical considerations. Finally, we will discuss the challenges inherent with each model and why the benefits outweigh these challenges. This panel is appropriate for both LSOs and law firms interested in exploring these models. In addition, we welcome those with experience to come and share best practices.
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Sara Richman

Partner, Chair of Pro Bono, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Sara Richman is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke and chair of the firm’s pro bono practice. In her role, Sara's time is fully dedicated to leading the firm's pro bono practice. Sara works closely with legal aid organizations and other community partners to support pro bono efforts... Read More →
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Laura Sinrod

Special Counsel, Pro Bono, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Laura Israel Sinrod is special counsel and resident pro bono counsel in the New York office of Fried Frank. As pro bono counsel, Laura is responsible for directing Fried Frank’s overall pro bono program and supervising individual pro bono projects handled by other attorneys at the... Read More →
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Lauren Connell

Pro Bono Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Lauren Connell is the Pro Bono Counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP ("Akin"). In this role, she works with Akin's Pro Bono Partner to manage the firmwide pro bono practice and develop pro bono opportunities for Akin lawyers and staff.

Lauren maintains an active immigration practice, with a particular focus on asylum, Violence Against Women Act self-petitions, and U visas. She also advises nonprofit organizations on corporate governance matters. Before becoming pro bono counsel, she practiced corporate law at Akin... Read More →
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Hamra Ahmad

Head of Legal Programs and Policy, Her Justice, Inc.
Hamra Ahmad is Head of Legal Programs and Policy at Her Justice, a nonprofit organization providing legal services to women living in poverty throughout New York City by training and mentoring volunteer attorneys to address individual and systemic barriers. Ms. Ahmad is co-chair of... Read More →
Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Carolina C
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