Pro Bono Week | Domestic abuse – Stepping up against domestic violence with Dads House Family Law Clinic

In the spirit of Pro Bono week, Student tickets for this event are free of charge. This has been made possible thanks to the sponsoring of the event by Cansford Laboratories and the support from Dads House.

This talk focuses on family and children law and will assist all those wanting to be family barristers in the future.

Domestic abuse including coercive control is a key concern for society. Courts and Judges spend a significant amount of time trying to help parents to best of their abilities. Domestic abuse tends to be a real important factor in children case, especially really difficult children cases.

This talk will be led by key practitioners whose experience will help inform the conversation around domestic abuse, help those wishing to help parents and children in family law disputes in the future.

Confirmed Panel

HHJ Sapnara
Jonathan Sampson KC, Harcourt Chambers
Simon Bruce, Legal Director of Dads House Family Law Clinic and partner at Dawson Cornwell
Sophie Hill, Coram Chambers, Honorary Counsel of Dads House

Timings

17:45 ~ Doors Open
18:15 ~ Lecture
19:15 ~ Reception
Expected to end at approx. 20:30

Dress code

Business Attire

In person event only held at the Sherrard Room at Middle Temple Hall.

A ticket must be booked in advance via the following registration link to attend this event: Pro Bono Week | Domestic abuse – Stepping up against domestic violence with Dads House Family Law Clinic

Empowering Their Voices: A Celebration of Legal Triumphs for Girls in Latin America and Beyond – Debevoise & Plimpton

In celebration of UK Pro Bono Week, Debevoise & Plimpton invite you to join us for our in person London event; Empowering Their Voices: A Celebration of Legal Triumphs for Girls in Latin America and Beyond. in partnership with the Center for Reproductive Rights.

In May 2019, Debevoise & Plimpton, co-counseling with the Center for Reproductive Rights, filed legal petitions before the UN Human Rights Committee on behalf of four young survivors of sexual violence. These petitions held Nicaragua, Guatemala and Ecuador accountable for violations of international human rights obligations. The litigation not only sought justice for the individual survivors but also aimed to confront the structural discrimination embedded in national laws and practices.

This landmark effort was made possible through a sustained and collaborative partnership between pro bono lawyers and human rights advocates. Over more than five years, the law firm and the NGO worked side by side, combining legal expertise, resources and advocacy strategies to build a case that ultimately helped reshape international legal standards.

We are delighted to invite you to our in person event and join the panel of experts who were directly involved in this litigation. They will share insights on how they translated this victory into lasting change.

A drinks reception will follow the discussion, offering an opportunity for further conversation and networking with colleagues.

Registration Link: Social Event 2025 -11-18 (LO) Empowering Their Voices: A Celebration of Legal Triumphs for Girls in Latin America and Beyond | RSVP Blank

Speaker details to follow.

Do you have specific questions you would like addressed? If so, please email Debevoise Events, and we will address them during the discussion or follow up separately.

Pro Bono Week Parliamentary Reception & Awards – WYN Legal

WYN Legal are proud to take part in Pro Bono Week 2025.

As part of this initiative, we are hosting an evening of celebrating Pro Bono Week with keynote speakers, inspiring stories, and awards recognising outstanding contributions.

Date: Thursday 6th November 2025
At: Committee Room 4, House of Lords
Time: 6.30pm

We welcome you to join us – limited number of spaces available.

To book a space, visit www.wyn.legal/pro-bono

In person event only.

North East Pro Bono Summit – North East Pro Bono Committee

North East Pro Bono Summit

Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Location: Norton Rose Fulbright, Quayside House, 110 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DX

The North East Committee was set up to share and discuss information about pro bono in the area, to encourage more pro bono volunteering, to facilitate collaboration, to provide strategic direction in the North East and to provide information to sign-posters about free leal help in the area. It is co-ordinated by Co-Chairs Nazmin Akthar and Rosie Hanlon

The committee plan to host the North East Pro Bono Summit in celebration of Pro Bono Week and will be kindly hosted by Norton Rose Fulbright.

Arrival from 5.30pm

Panel discussion from 6pm

Networking over light refreshments from 7pm

If you are interested in attending, please contact Nazmin.Akthar@wbd-uk.com and H.Alper.Tuzun@nortonrosefulbright.com

Winter Warmer Fundraising Ball – Gateshead CAB

On Friday 7th November, join us for the Winter Warmer Fundraising Ball at Delta Hotels Newcastle Gateshead.

This event raises vital funds for our Winter Warmer campaign, which provides packs filled with warm clothing, food vouchers, and essentials to families in Gateshead facing fuel poverty.

🎟️ Book your ticket or reserve a table of 10 for your team: Winter Warmer Fundraising Ball 2025 | Support, Celebrate, Help

Not able to attend? You can still support by:
• Donating the cost of a pack (£50)
• Offering a raffle prize
• Sharing this campaign with your network

Let’s turn compassion into action this winter.

Voices for Advocate – Employment Law Association

As part of the Pro Bono Week 2025 celebrations, the ELA Pro Bono Committee is delighted to invite you to an evening with Advocate hosted by Littler on 6 November 2025. Please join us for a panel session, Q&A and networking event where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the important work that Advocate do, as well as hear from current volunteers about their experiences working with Advocate.

Our panel will be chaired by Caspar Glyn KC (ELA Chair and Cloisters) and include Rebecca Wilkie (Chief Executive, Advocate), Laura Robinson (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate) and Lucas Nacif (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate, as well as a member of the ELA Pro Bono Committee). If you have any questions about getting involved in pro bono work, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded legal professionals interested in making an impact. The panel session and Q&A will be followed by refreshments.

Time: Registration from 5.30pm, the panel session will commence at 6pm, followed by drinks and networking from 7pm

Location: Littler, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN

Places: 16 for discussion, additional places for post event networking

Please book your places today and join us for an evening of insightful discussions and valuable connections!

You can find more information about Advocate from their website, weareadvocate.org.uk

Registration link: Voices for Advocate | Employment Lawyers Association (UK)

Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion – In House Pro Bono Group

Join us for a screening of Prima Facie followed by a panel discussion to hear about volunteers’ experiences with the Schools Consent Project.

The In House Pro Bono Group and the Schools Consent Project invite you to a Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion event! Join us for an insightful evening at Covington & Burling LLP where we will be screening the thought-provoking play ‘Prima Facie’ followed by an engaging panel discussion. This in-person event promises to be a great Pro Bono Week opportunity to learn about the Schools Consent Project, hear about volunteer experiences and mix with in-house colleagues.

18:15 – 18:30

Introduction to the Schools Consent Project

18:30 – 20:00

Screening of Prima Facie

20:00 – 20:30

Panel discussion

20:30 – 21:00

Networking and drinks

In person only event.

Registration link: Screening of Prima Facie and Panel Discussion Tickets, Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 17:45 | Eventbrite

Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee meeting & Pro Bono Week networking event

Connect across Yorkshire’s legal & advice sectors at our Pro Bono Speed Networking event, followed by the YPBC meeting.

Join the Yorkshire Pro Bono Committee (YPBC) for our Annual In-Person Meeting and Pro Bono Showcase!

As part of Pro Bono Week, we’re bringing together lawyers, advice agencies, and charities from across Yorkshire to celebrate and strengthen pro bono work in the region.

Whether you’re new to pro bono or looking to expand existing partnerships, this open meeting is a great opportunity to connect with others in the legal and advice sectors, hear about the work of the YPBC, and explore ways to get involved.

The evening will begin with short presentations from a range of pro bono advice organisations – highlighting their work, the communities they support, and how legal professionals can make a meaningful impact.

Following the showcase, the YPBC will hold its regular open meeting, including updates on current initiatives and a forward-looking discussion on the future of pro bono in Yorkshire in 2026.

Event Details:

Date & Time: 4:30-6pm
Location: Walker Morris LLP, 33 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 4DL
Refreshments: Tea, coffee, and soft drinks provided
Networking: Open networking from 6–7pm

We especially welcome lawyers and charities who are new to pro bono to join us and discover how they can contribute to access to justice in their communities.

Any questions about the event can be directed to yorkshire@probonocommittee.uk

We’d love for you to join us for what promises to be a lively and inspiring event. Spaces are limited, so please register your place via eventbrite.

ELA Pro Bono Committee: An evening with Advocate

As part of the Pro Bono Week 2025 celebrations, the ELA Pro Bono Committee is delighted to invite you to an evening with Advocate hosted by Littler on 6 November 2025. Please join us for a panel session, Q&A and networking event where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the important work that Advocate do, as well as hear from current volunteers about their experiences working with Advocate.

Event details:

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025
Time: The panel session will commence at 6pm, followed by drinks and networking from 7pm
Location: Littler, 125 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7AN

Our panel will be chaired by Caspar Glyn KC (Cloisters) and include Rebecca Wilkie (Chief Executive, Advocate), Laura Robinson (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate) and Lucas Nacif (of 42BR and volunteer for Advocate, as well as a member of the ELA Pro Bono Committee). If you have any questions about getting involved in pro bono work, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded legal professionals interested in making an impact. The panel session and Q&A will be followed by refreshments.

On behalf of the ELA Pro Bono Committee

When communities and lawyers unite, incredible things happen – The PILS Project

Our staff and board are excited to invite you to the Autumn Social 2025.

This evening of music, food and conversation will celebrate the solidarity that grows when human rights defenders and lawyers team up to defend the public interest.

While some political parties try to distract you with tired, negative narratives, we can choose a proactive path. Together, we can defend our human rights protections, maximising the promise of the Human Rights Act for another 25 years of collective action.

As well as a chance to meet the people at the frontline of legal changemaking in Northern Ireland, you’ll also enjoy:

Special guest speaker John Wadham (outgoing Human Rights Advisor to the Northern Ireland Policing Board)
Live music and photography exhibition
Food, drink and great company

Tickets are free. Please RSVP now, it helps us to plan catering!