Mon, October 20, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT
Celebrating Pro Bono Week: October 20 - 24.
Join us for a week of free CLES presented by the MSBA Access to Justice Committee and in collaboration with the American Bar Association.
This national initiative honors the work of Minnesota lawyers who dedicate time to pro bono. Learn new skills. Discover opportunities. Make a difference. And thank you for providing Pro Bono services during the year.
Select from five CLE webcasts during the week. Or attend them all.
Presentation:
Join us for a dynamic lunchtime session focused on the urgent need for volunteer legal services. Hear from judicial and bar leaders about their support for pro bono work, learn about the challenges facing legal aid organizations, and discover how you can make a meaningful impact. This event brings together key voices in the access to justice movement to inspire action and collaboration. Whether you're new to pro bono or a longtime advocate, you'll leave with practical ways to get involved.
Presenters:
Hon. Paul Thissen | Minnesota Supreme Court
MSBA President Tom Pack, Partner | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Heather Vlieger, Grants & Development Manager | Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Jackie Craig, Strategic Engagement Director| LegalCORPS
Theresa Dykoschak, Pro Bono Director | The Advocates for Human Rights
CLE Credits
1.5 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 538525
Registration Deadline
October 17, 2025. To register after that time, email the program manager.
Additional Pro Bono Week CLE Series Dates:
Remote instructions will be emailed to you the day prior to the event.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations.
