Making Pro Bono Possible: Navigating Platforms and Pathways to Legal Support

Finding the right pro bono support shouldn’t be a mystery. This session explores how clearinghouses and matching platforms make it simple and effective for nonprofits, legal service providers, and organizations to connect legal needs with skilled volunteers.

Participants will hear directly from organizations operating these platforms and take part in interactive demonstrations. The session provides practical guidance on accessing, using, and contributing to these services, helping participants replicate successful models in their own contexts and strengthen pro bono networks.

Facilitators

Joanita Britto Menon

Senior Legal Programme Manager Asia, TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation

Co-presenters

 

Avanti Durani

Executive Director, Jann 16 Foundation

Emi Rowse

Partner and head of Kudan & Partners’ Japan Practice

Julia Mayerhofer

Co-Executive Director, PILnet

Larissa Ann Louis

Partner and Head of Pro Bono Unit of Messrs Azri, Lee Swee Seng & Co

Shevindri Manuel

South Asia Regional Manager, iProbono

Tanguy Lim

Chief Executive Officer, Pro Bono SG