Pro Bono in Practice: Motivations, Stories, and Pathways
Wednesday 20 May | 12-2pm | Law Society House, Brisbane/Online
Format: In-person and Livestream
Recorded: No
CPD: 1.5 points
CPD categories: Professional Skills
Registrations close: 5pm Monday 18 May, unless sold out prior
Are you a solicitor looking to start, or deepen, your involvement in pro bono work? This session offers a practical and honest look at what pro bono work really involves across different areas of practice.
As part of Law Week, join Queensland Law Society and the Australian Pro Bono Centre for a panel discussion exploring the role solicitors play in supporting access to justice, and how pro bono work fits into real-world legal practice.
Hear directly from practitioners across large, medium and small firms as they share:
- What motivates them to take on pro bono work
- How they balance pro bono commitments alongside their day-to-day practice
- The challenges they’ve faced getting started and sustaining involvement, and how they’ve worked through them
- The personal and professional value they gain from giving back
The session will also highlight the support available to solicitors, including:
- Guidance and resources from the Australian Pro Bono Centre
- Queensland-based organisations and networks offering pro bono opportunities and support
Whether you’re already engaged in pro bono work or considering getting started, this session will provide practical insights and pathways to help you take the next step.
Introducing the speakers:
- Emile McPhee, Partner, Hamilton Locke; Deputy Chair, QLS Access to Justice Pro Bono Committee (Chair)
- Sally Embelton, Senior Policy and Project Officer, Australian Pro Bono Centre
- Shaun Chng, Senior Associate, Clayton Utz
- Jaimee-Lee Jessop, Senior Associate, Robertson O’Gorman Solicitors
- Joanne Rennick, Managing Principal, Murphy Schmidt; Chair, UQ Pro Bono Centre Advisory Board
Join us in Brisbane or online for this complimentary session and earn 1.5 CPD points.
In-person attendees are invited to arrive from 12:00pm to enjoy a light lunch prior to the panel commencing at 12:30pm.
For any queries, contact Events Management at events@qls.com.au or 07 3842 5806.
