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The Role of Pro Bono in Family Justice – FLBA & Advocate
November 2, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
To celebrate Pro Bono Week, the Family Law Bar Association and Advocate are delighted to invite you to our first ever joint event on Monday 2nd November at 5-6pm:
“Justice is Open to All, ‘Like the Ritz Hotel’ – The Role of Pro Bono in Family Justice.
Please join us to hear:
- FLBA Chair Cyrus Larizadeh QC talk about his pro bono case that ended up in the Supreme Court.
- Doughty Street Barrister Zimran Samuel on his experience of running a pro bono scheme to help victims of domestic violence during the lockdown.
- Advocate COO and Head of Casework Shyam Popat on a new family scheme designed give last minute help to vulnerable litigants in person.
We also want to hear about your experiences so join us for a lively Q&A to round up the session. If you would like to sign up, please check your FLBA invitation or contact lnaylor@weareadvocate.org.uk.