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01 October 2020
Categories: Legal News , Profession , Legal aid focus , Legal services
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Get ready for Pro Bono Week

This year’s Pro Bono Week (2-6 November) will take the theme of ‘through the pandemic and beyond’ in recognition of the struggles 2020 has brought

Now in its 19th year, the Week pays tribute to the enduring value of pro bono work through a series of events, campaigns and fundraisers.

Chair of the planning committee, Toby Brown said: ‘In this year of unprecedented challenges, for both the voluntary and legal sectors, the role of pro bono legal assistance has never been more important.

‘We are hearing about a host of events and activities currently being organised and are looking forward to publicising these widely.’

Resources, updates and a national calendar of events are available at: www.probonoweek.org.uk. A new ‘I Do Pro Bono’ poster is available on the website for organisations to use to share selfies of practitioners who undertake pro bono work.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

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