Pro Bono Institute
Founded in 1996, the Pro Bono Institute (PBI) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. With an unparalleled depth of knowledge, resources and expertise, PBI is the respected resource for all things pro bono. Through our work with law firms, in-house corporate legal departments, and public interest organizations, PBI is the global thought leader in exploring, identifying, evaluating, catalyzing, and taking to scale new approaches to and resources for the provision of legal services to the poor, disadvantaged, and other individuals or groups unable to secure legal assistance to address critical problems. Our rigorous empirical research and analysis; white papers and reports; and advice and support allow us to reach a wide variety of audiences and transform the concept and practice of pro bono. By providing expert consultations and technical assistance, educational programming, and local, national and global pro bono convenings, our goal is to constantly improve and enrich pro bono service. We count among our members, supporters, and partners the most respected law firms and in-house corporate legal departments in the world, as well as the most effective and cutting-edge public interest organizations.
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04-15-16
Eve Runyon Named President and CEO of Pro Bono Institute
The Board of Directors of Pro Bono Institute (PBI) is pleased to announce that Eve Runyon, Director of Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO), has been named the organization’s new President and CEO. Runyon succeeds Esther Lardent, who founded PBI and held the roles of President and CEO for 19 years before st...
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09-24-15
CPBO Honors Best Buy and Volunteer Lawyers Network for Their Decade-Long, Sustainable Collaboration
Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) announced today that it has selected Best Buy, a signatory to the CPBO Challenge® initiative, and Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN) to receive the 2015 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award - Small Law category for their more than decade-long collaboration with VLN. CPBO,...
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09-24-15
CPBO Honors BNY Mellon, White & Case, and The National LGBT Bar For High-Impact Collaboration
Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) announced today that it has selected BNY Mellon, a signatory to the CPBO Challenge® initiative, White & Case, and the National LGBT Bar Association (LGBT Bar) to receive the 2015 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award in the Large Law category. The awardees were sele...
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03-02-15
PBI Honors William J. Casazza and the Law & Regulatory Affairs Department of Aetna Inc.
Pro Bono Institute (PBI) has selected Executive Vice President and General Counsel William J. Casazza and the Law & Regulatory Affairs Department of Aetna Inc. as the recipient of the 2015 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award for their outstanding commitment to pro bono legal services. The award wi...
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10-27-14
CPBO Honors American International Group, Inc. and the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project for Innovative Collaboration
Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) announced today that it has selected American International Group, Inc.’s (AIG) Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, and Government Affairs department (GLCR), and the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) to receive the 2014 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award for their pione...
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02-20-14
PBI Honors Brad Smith and the Department of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
The Pro Bono Institute (PBI) has selected Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brad Smith and the Department of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft Corporation as the recipient of the 2014 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award for their outstanding commitment to pro bono legal services. Th...
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10-24-13
PBI Honors Deloitte for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
The Pro Bono Institute (PBI) announced today that it will present Deloitte with the first-ever PBI President’s Award in recognition of the organization’s extraordinary contributions to PBI’s work, in addition to unequaled thought and action leadership to pro bono in the legal community. The award...
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10-18-13
CPBO Honors Hewlett-Packard Company, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and the National Veterans Legal Services Program for Innovative Partnership
Corporate Pro Bono (CPBO) announced today that it has selected Hewlett-Packard Company (HP), Morgan, Lewis & Bockius (Morgan Lewis), and the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) to receive the prestigious 2013 CPBO Pro Bono Partner Award for their impactful and sustained collabora...
