Chief Justice Debra Todd has published her yearly open letter to Pennsylvania attorneys honoring the 2025 National Celebration of Pro Bono and encouraging support of pro bono legal work across the Commonwealth.
First instituted under the sponsorship of the American Bar Association by Philadelphia lawyer Sharon Browning, the annual observance “draw[s] attention to the need for pro bono participation [and thanks] those who give their time year-round”. This year’s celebration, held throughout the week of October 19th-25th, will highlight lawyers' roles in “Supporting Communities” through pro bono work.
In her letter, Chief Justice Todd lauds the Commonwealth as “a national leader in so many ways, including raising the bar for providing legal services to those who cannot afford it.” She also reminds the Bar that the PA Bar Association, local bar associations, and legal aid organizations sponsor events promoting pro bono work and offering service opportunities throughout the month of October.
Read Chief Justice Todd’s full letter here. Access PAProBono.net’s full calendar of activities here.