Celebrate Pro Bono Week Reception and Legal Aid Showcase
Presented by BAMSL's Pro Bono Committee
Wed, October 23, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Event Description
Please join The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis's (BAMSL) Pro Bono Committee for a celebration of pro bono service on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4-6 p.m. at the BAMSL Bar Center. Appetizers, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Program details are below.
St. Louis Pro Bono Challenge
BAMSL is excited and proud to reintroduce the St. Louis Pro Bono Challenge, a program that originally launched in 2017 to encourage law firms to help expand the availability of pro bono legal services in the St. Louis area. Law firms that sign the St. Louis Pro Bono Challenge Pledge promise to make a commitment to the provision of pro bono legal services in the St. Louis area by actively seeking opportunities to provide pro bono services, setting specific goals for yearly pro bono work, and encouraging firm-wide participation in pro bono initiatives.
Challenge Invitation Letter Sign the Pledge
Legal Aid Recognition
The Law Library Association of St. Louis will be recognized for its creation of "A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court." Accepted by Gail Wechsler, JD, MLS, Library Director.
Legal Aid Showcase
The following legal aid organizations will have tables set up to introduce their organizations to attendees.
- The Kaufman Fund Veterans Legal Referral Program
- Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
- MICA Project
- New Covenant Legal Services
- St. Francis Community Services - Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry
Sponsorship Opportunity
$250
- Listing on event webpage
- Signage at the event
Please contact Danny Barnett-Foster at dbarnett@bamsl.org or 314-485-3803 to sponsor the event.
BAMSL Bar Center
319 N 4th St, Suite 100
Saint Louis, MO 63102
Wed, October 23, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
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