September 16, 2010

-Hon. William Van Nortwick, Jr.

Judge Van Nortwick will be speaking about pro bono and the One Campaign at an event sponsored by Legal Services of North Florida

September 24, 2010

-The Florida Bar Standing Committee on Pro Bono

The Committee will hold their first meeting under the leadership of co-chairs, Hon. William Van Nortwick, Jr. and Cori Lopez-Castro.  The meeting will take place at the Orlando Hilton during the Bar's mid-year meetings.

September 28, 2010

-Pro Bono Awards Ceremony

Hon. William Van Nortwick, Jr. will speak at the pro bono awards in Daytona Beach with the Community Legal Services of Mid Florida.

October 25 – 29

-National Celebrate Pro Bono Week

Pro Bono events taking place at locations throughout Florida.

October 28, 2010

-One Campaign Event

Hon. William Van Nortwick, Jr. will speak via telecast to attorney in Pensacola.

November 3, 2010

-Judicial Circuit Leadership

Hon. William Van Nortwick, Jr. will speak to leaders of the 20 judicial circuits who will gather in Jacksonville.

November 5, 2010

-Lakeland Bar Association

Florida Bar President, Mayanne Downs will speak to Lakeland Bar Association members about the One Campaign at the Bar Association luncheon.

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Previous Events:

June 23 - 26

- The Florida Bar Annual Convention -- Boca Raton, FL

Join other attorneys from around the state where the "One Campaign" will be highlighted by Bar President, Jesse Diner. Check out the "One Campaign" booth were you can find out about the campaign, potential pro bono cases, and future training opportuniites.

Wednesday, June 9
- One Campaign Reception - Berger Singerman

Tuesday, May 4
Legal Services of North Florida Pro Bono Awards Night




Friday, April 23

- Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers

Legal Education for Relative Caregiver Advocates

Over 345,000 children in Florida are being raised by relatives who do not have access to legal services relating to their status as caregivers. Attend this training and learn the basic nuts and bolts about how to represent Relative Caregivers. Visit the website: www.hawl.org to learn more.

Sunday, March 21st Tampa, FL
-Bay Area Legal services Race to the Courthouse

Friday, March 19
- Gainesville Bar Association Luncheon
Hon. William Van Nortwick, First DCA
Chair, Standing Committee on Pro Bono

Wednesday, March 17
- Hillsborough Bar Association Luncheon
Hon. William Van Nortwick, First DCA
Chair, Standing Committee on Pro Bono

Events of Pro Bono Week

Monday, October 26
-Celebrate Pro Bono Week One campaign kick-off
Florida Supreme Court
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Presentation of Governor’s Proclamation One Campaign Video produced by Gary Yordon Reception to follow at offices of Carlton Fields

October 26, 2009
-Three Rivers - Lake City
Pro Bono Pro Se Divorce Clinic
A pro bono attorney will talk at the LifeStyle Enrichment Center for Seniors on Wills, Probate, and Powers of Attorney.

October 27, 2009
-Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Open House
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
MEET JALA-MEET THE JUDGES, 5:30-7:00 pm:  Area attorneys are invited to tour the JALA offices, learn about the scope of civil legal services provided, and enjoy a reception and opportunity to meet and greet some of the members of the Fourth Circuit Civil Judiciary.

Wednesday, October 28
-Launch of the One Campaign - Brevard County Legal Aid Luncheon
12 to 2 p.m.
1038 Harvin Way Rockledge, Florida

Wednesday, October 28
-Dade County
Foreclosure Defense Clinic where pro se clients can receive advice and referrals.

Thursday, October 29
- Launch of One Campaign - Hosted by Holland & Knight LLP
Luncheon of Executive Partners of 20 Tallahassee law firms

October 29, 2009
-Florida Coastal School of Law
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fall Forum of Pro Bono and Volunteer Opportunities.  The purpose is to encourage and educate students who will soon be practicing attorneys to be involved with pro bono representation of low income clients.  Legal Services organizations and other community resource providers will set up displays and distribute information on volunteer opportunities for students.

October 30, 2009
-South Miami/Kendall Bar Association
11:30 a.m. Luncheon -Fleming Taste of Denmark Restaurant recognizing the 100+ member bar for providing over 10,000 hours of free legal aid over the past decades.