Podcast Launch Event: Why Pro Bono Matters
Hosted by Goldie Millan Supervising Solicitor at Hallam Legal Advice Centre
Featuring Anna Rudkin and Chris Riley Associate Heads of Law
Tune in as we discuss:
The City Law School are celebrating everything we do relating to pro bono during special evening event for Pro Bono Week! We would be delighted if you are able to join us as one of our valued partners, supporters, and student volunteers.
City Law School staff will talk about about the impact of our work and the difference we have made collectively towards access to justice. This will be followed by a panel discussion on how pro bono experiences can help in practice, featuring; a solicitor from a major firm, a barrister from a notably chambers, one of our alumni who is now in practice, and a Student Director from City’s multi-award-winning legal advice centre (CityCLAC).
Finally we will celebrate our work and all those who make it possible with an evening reception, where you can meet and network with like minded souls.
Date: Thursday 06 November 2025
Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Location: The City Law School, 165 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7HD (Google Maps)
Agenda:
18:00 – Welcome & opening remarks from the Dean of The City Law School
18:10 – Pro Bono at City: Stories from the Clinics
18:30 – Panel Discussion: Pro Bono in Practice
19:10 – Q&A from the Audience
19:30 – Networking Reception
20:30 – Event ends
Panellists:
– Amanda Clarke, Barrister and CitySES Supervisor
– Adaora Echedolu, Advising Solicitor at CityCLAC
– George Fattal, Alumni and Barrister at St Ives Chambers
– Calvin Hartley, SPP student and CityCLAC Student Director
– Emma Rehal-Wilde, Pro Bono Counsel at Baker McKenzie
– Jess Thomas, Senior Pro Bono Lawyer at Taylor Wessing
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We’ll share the latest pro bono initiatives, insights on access to justice and legal need in the district and showcase the work of lawyers and firms in the region.
Join us to meet other Pro Bono Champions and to hear how you can become one for your law firm or chambers, or in-house legal team.
Breakfast pastries and refreshments will be served at this free event, hosted to mark Pro Bono Week 2025 – the annual week of celebratory events hosted across the UK from the 3rd to 7th November.
Date: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Time: 9:30am – 11am
Venue: Watkins & Gunn’s Cardiff Office, 5, Ground Floor, Ground Floor, Building 5, 19 Cowbridge Rd E, Castlebridge, Cardiff CF11 9AB
Book here: https://www.cardifflaw.org/events/pro-bono-week-2025-cdls-roundtble/
This transformative conversation will explore how cutting-edge AI and legal technology are opening doors to justice for underserved communities. Hear success stories from the UK and Australia, get inspired by practical examples of technology making a real impact, and discover how you and your organisation can champion meaningful change in the legal landscape.
Whether you’re already involved in pro bono work or curious about new ways to make a difference, this session will showcase how Relativity and the Justice for Change program can support your efforts, empower your teams, and advance access to justice. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and help drive justice for all.
Date: Thursday Nov 6th, 2025
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Virtual Webinar
Click here to register now!
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to international-events@relativity.com
London EC4N 6EU
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
The University of Manchester Pro Bono Society are proud to take part and celebrate Pro Bono Week 2025.
As part of highlighting ‘Pro Bono in Action’ , we will be hosting a panel talk on the 7th of November with lawyers from Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL). Speakers include:
Avaia Nightingale Williams – Pupil Barrister, Parklane Plowden Chambers (Family law barrister, currently engages in substantial pro bono advocacy via Advocate)
Sian Waldron – Criminal law solicitor, currently engages in substantial pro bono work.
The panel will be broadly cover the following topics:
– Introduction of both the lawyers
– History from being a law student to working in pro bono
– How does pro bono work differ from billable work? Why is it more satisfying? (drawing on personal examples from the panel members)
– How does YLAL in particular facilitate that avenue for pro bono?
– What can students do to engage in pro bono from an early stage of their legal journey?
– How do you portray pro bono work when applying for legal roles?
This event is for University of Manchester students only.
Join us for a very special session in celebration of Pro Bono Week and the 5-year anniversary of Relativity’s Justice for Change programme!
Whether you’re in a customer-facing role or simply curious to learn more, this session is designed to be valuable for all Relativians across our region.
We’ll be joined by a guest speaker who brings firsthand insight into the realities of pro bono legal work—both from the perspective of lawyers and the small organisations striving to access justice. Together, we’ll explore how pro bono efforts are structured, the impact they can have, and how our teams can engage more meaningfully with law firms and partners.
This is a chance to deepen your understanding of pro bono legal work and ensure our collective efforts are truly reaching those who need it most.
Let’s come together to reflect, learn, and continue driving meaningful change
**Internal Event Only**
Join us online for a Legal Structuring Webinar to mark UK Pro Bono Week!
In celebration of UK Pro Bono Week, we’re partnering with a leading global law firm to help nonprofit organisations and early-stage social enterprises understand the UK legal landscape and choose the right structure.
The webinar aims to provide nonprofits and social enterprises with a high-level overview of key UK legal structures, then dive deeper into three main options- CICs, limited companies, and CIOs—including the main issues, principles, and pros and cons of each. After each option, lawyers will answer pre-submitted questions in a live Q&A.
Who should attend
Charities, community organisations, and early‑stage social enterprises exploring UK legal structures or considering a change
This free webinar is a practical resource to support your next steps in structuring and governance. Unfortunately, the webinar will not be recorded.
For more information and to RSVP please click here.
Online event only.
Join us for a collaborative event bringing together pro bono charities to share best practices and connect ahead of Pro Bono Week 2025.
Join the NPBC for the Pro Bono Charity Knowledge Exchange, where we will be bringing together professionals from pro bono charities to share insights, challenges, and best practices in delivering impactful pro bono programmes.
This in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen connections across the sector.
Roundtable Discussion
We’ll kick off with a collaborative roundtable exploring key aspects of pro bono delivery. When registering, you’ll be asked to share the topics you’re most interested in discussing. Anticipated themes include:
Networking & Poster Showcase
After the discussion, enjoy an informal networking hour over tea, coffee, and biscuits. The room will feature posters showcasing the work of various pro bono charities. A list of attendees and digital copies of the posters will be shared in advance to help you connect with others on shared interests.
We’re delighted to open the final part of this event to the wider pro bono sector and warmly invite individuals from across the community to drop in and explore the impactful work being done by pro bono charities.
The Atrium in the International Dispute Resolution Centre will be open from 4–5pm for informal visits, offering a chance to connect with a range of charities. This drop-in session will wrap up just in time for the official launch of Pro Bono Week 2025, as we head over together to continue the pro bono conversation.
Posters
We’d love to feature your organisation! Get in touch with Emily (esherratt@nationalprobonocentre.org.uk) and we will create and print your poster free of charge using our template. Please note that due to space & logistics, we can host a maximum of 20 posters, though we will share an unlimited amount of virtual posters to attendees before the event.
Feel free to reach out to us with any queries. We look forward to seeing your organisation represented and to a lively, productive exchange of ideas!
Registration can be found here.