Civil legal
services programs are able to serve only a small portion of low-income New
Yorkers who need assistance. Private attorneys who volunteer their time, pro
bono, help to reach those who would not otherwise be aided.
While any
lawyer can donate pro bono legal assistance, we believe that senior lawyers,
whether retired or not, have a wealth of experience to contribute. It is the
Pro Bono Committee’s mission to meet more of the legal needs of the public,
while at the same time providing senior lawyers with an avenue for meaningful
service. We welcome your participation on the Senior Lawyers Section, Pro Bono
Committee. Please contact [email protected] at the New York State Bar
Association if you are interested in joining.
Also, if you are currently providing pro bono service, or
starting to consider it, look into the New York State Bar Association’s Empire
State Counsel Program. The Program is designed to recognize members who
annually donate 50 hours or more of free legal services to individuals or
certain organizations. See the NYSBA Pro Bono website for details here.
In addition, The Committee encourages you to join the
Attorney Emeritus Program of the Unified Court System. See: www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/volunteer/emeritus/rsaa/.
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Committee involvement is a free benefit of Senior Lawyers Section membership. To join a committee, email your request to [email protected].
For information on NYSBA Pro Bono, visit www.nysba.org/probono
View information on the NYS OCA Attorney Emeritus Program
