Chancellor's Column
Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities to Build a Stronger Community
We have a unique responsibility as lawyers to help those in need, regardless of whether they can afford our services or not.
The Philadelphia Lawyer
We have a unique responsibility as lawyers to help those in need, regardless of whether they can afford our services or not.
Pro bono often bridges the gap to access to justice for all and promotes fairness.
The need for succession planning is well-documented. When attorneys have not had one, the results have often been severe and prejudicial to clients.
People always ask, “What are the latest and greatest technology toys?” There is always something new, and I love to play with them all. Some are not as cutting-edge as others, but here are a few of my current faves.
“[P]ublic service marks the difference between a business and a profession. While a business can afford to focus solely on profits, a profession cannot. It must devote itself first to the community it is responsible to serve. I can imagine no greater duty than fulfilling this obligation. And I can imagine no greater pleasures.” – Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 78 Or. L. Rev. 385, 391 (1999)