PILnet, Orrick, HIAS, TrustLaw, and Global Refugee Forum Legal Community Pledge partners held a U.S. Refugee Rights Pro Bono Workshop on September 4, 2025. During the workshop, NGOs learned how to access free legal help (‘pro bono’) to strengthen your organization and/or enhance your programs.
This workshop was held in advance of the U.S. Pro Bono Pitching Roundtable taking place in October, where NGOs and Refugee-Led Organizations will be supported to pitch their pro bono projects to law firms and be connected with free legal support to strengthen their organizations and advance their programs.
The workshop:
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Raised awareness about pro bono support available in the U.S. and internationally;
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Inspired new pro bono partnerships through successful case studies;
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Helped organizations navigate common challenges when working with law firms; and
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Supported the development and pitching of strong, actionable pro bono project proposals.
Concept Note & Agenda Refugee Rights Pro Bono Toolkit Menu of Pro Bono Options