Mission statement

Assume leadership responsibility for and develop ways to implement, with approval of the board of directors, the LGA's policy guidelines regarding the pro bono services role of LGA members.

At the LGA 2008 Spring Conference, the LGA Pro Bono Committee released a 57-page compendium of information about and for the local government attorney's pro bono service, outlining a pro bono checklist, sources for exploring pro bono opportunities, examples of successful pro bono experiences, and an appendix featuring sevearl miscellaneous articles and rulres regarding pro bono publico service. To view or download a copy of The Local Government Attorneys' Guide to Pro Bono Publico Service, click here.

For information on pro bono opportunities generally, please visit the following websites:

1. http://www.vsb.org /site/pro_bono/
   The Virginia State Bar's Access to Legal Services Committee's website contains resources for attorneys interested in pro bono opportunities, including information on training and volunteer opportunities, as well as links to various support services for pro bono lawyers.
2. http://fairfaxbar.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=60
   The Fairfax Bar Association's Pro Bono Program sponsors numerous pro bono projects and panels, many of which include training for volunteer attorneys. The website highlights many of their pro bono programs, explains how you can get involved, and provides support including information on free malpractice coverage, resource materials, and training for pro bono cases.
3. http://www.richmondbar.org/newsletter_pro_bono.htm
   The Metro Pro Bono Advocate is a semi-annual newsletter published by the Pro Bono Committee of the Richmond Bar. The site features highlights of pro bono activities in the metro Richmond area and lists many local pro bono programs and contact information for each.
4. http://www.probono.net/va
   ProBono.net/VA is a joint effort of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, Blue Ridge Legal Services, and Virginia's legal aid programs. The site contains information on pro bono opportunities throughout Virginia, a Library of materials that includes pleadings and court forms, as well as training materials for pro bono attorneys. Additionally, there is a Group Listservs for easy exchange of information among attorneys.
5. http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono
   The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service is the national source of information, resources, and assistance to support the delivery of pro bono legal assistance. The site contains information on pro bono policies and rules, continuing legal education, library resources, and links to various pro bono volunteer opportunities.
6. http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/migrated/legalservices/probono/aba_rural_book.authcheckdam.pdf
   The Rural Pro Bono Delivery: A Guide to Pro Bono Legal Services in Rural Areas published by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service is a resource for legal services providers, bar associations and volunteer lawyer programs looking for ways to serve clients in rural areas.
7. http://www.probono.net/aba_oppsguide/search?state=VA
   No matter where you live or work, there are pro bono opportunities near you. To find a local program that will be of interest to you, use the National Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunities Guide, a joint project of the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, its project, the ABA Center for Pro Bono, and Pro Bono Net.

The LGA Pro Bono Committee welcomes your input. Please contact an LGA Pro Bono Committee member if you have suggestions for additional links or other ways we can improve our webpage.