Schedule subject to change
Monday, November 10, 2025
8:30am-5:30pm
Hotel Villa Pamphili
Global Convening of Law Firm Pro Bono Professionals
This in-person-only gathering is a joint initiative of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel (APBCo), the Australian Community of Pro Bono Lawyers (ACPL), the European Pro Bono Initiative (EPBI) and the UK Collaborative Plan for Pro Bono (UKCP). The day will provide a unique opportunity for pro bono practitioners within law firms around the world to meaningfully connect with each other, exchange best practice, share innovative ideas and strategies, and delve into critical conversation on some of the most complex challenges confronting our sector.
If you are a pro bono practitioner within a law firm, you can add this event to your PILnet Global Forum registration in the event selection section. For questions contact Amy Grunske at [email protected]
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:00am-12:00pm
Venue TBC
Global Refugee Forum Legal Community Pledge Meeting
A dedicated half-day workshop for Pledge members will be held on the morning of November 11 ahead of the main Forum. This closed-door session, hosted by the GRF legal community pledge core group, will provide space for focused discussion, peer exchange, and strategic collaboration on key Pledge priorities. The session is made possible thanks to the generous support of Pledge member Akin Gump.
9:30am-12:00pm
DLA Piper Rome
Via Po 14
Meeting of Clearinghouse Professionals
9:00am-12:00pm
Venue TBC
Meeting of In-house Counsel
9:00am-12:00pm
Venue TBC
Next Generation of Public Interest Legal Professionals
9:00am-12:00pm
Aula Avocati, Palace of Justice
Pro Bono in Italy
2:30pm-5:00pm
Nazionale Spazio Eventi
Via Palermo 10
Joint Meeting of Legal Professionals, Clearinghouses, and NGOs
5:00-6:00pm
Palazzo delle Esposizioni Museum
Via Nazionale 194
Tour of museum special exhibition
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Esposizioni Restaurant
Via Milano 9/a
PILnet Global Forum Welcome Reception
Wednesday, November 12-Thursday, November 13
PILnet Global Forum Sessions
Hotel Villa Pamphili
Registration opens at 8:00am. Sessions are held from 9:00am-6:00pm on day one and 9:00am to 5:00pm on day two.
Session topics include:
- Access to justice for people with invisible disabilities
- Advocacy collaborations to advance human rights
- A cross-generational conversation on the future of pro bono
- Pro bono to address statelessness
- Environmental pro bono
And much more!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
7:00pm-9:00pm
Parco dei Principi
Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5
PILnet Global Forum Awards Dinner