Calling all US lawyers: On October 20 at 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, PILnet, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, A&O Sherman, UNHCR, and Refugee Congress are bringing the pro bono community together online for the 2026 U.S Refugee Rights Pro Bono Pitching Roundtable. It’s a chance to discover where your legal skills can strengthen the organizations that serve and are led by refugees, stateless people, and other displaced or diaspora communities.
During the 90-minute session, refugee-led organizations (RLOs) and nonprofits will pitch their pro bono projects to law firms and in-house legal teams. Once all the pitches have been made, there will be a facilitated discussion where you can ask the organizations questions and follow up on the projects that interest you.
This year’s Roundtable focuses on transactional and research-focused projects, with a continued emphasis on refugee-led organizations and equitable pro bono collaboration.
Registered participants will receive the project catalogue and pitching agenda on October 15, giving your team time to review the projects and come prepared. After the Roundtable, PILnet and co-organizers will stay involved, supporting matches and helping partnerships take root.
Last year’s inaugural U.S. Roundtable saw more than 20 projects pitched, with 80% successfully matched with law firms. We’re aiming to build on that momentum.
Whether you’re at a law firm, on an in-house team, or practicing independently, if you provide pro bono services in the US, you’re welcome to join.
The Roundtable is open to anyone who provides pro bono legal services in the U.S., whether you work at a law firm, on an in-house legal team, or as an independent practitioner.
Please note: pitching RLOs and nonprofits attend by invitation only.