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GRBF Helps Attorneys
Do Pro Bono

Our mission is to expand access to justice by mobilizing, training, and connecting attorneys to pro bono clients. Are you ready to volunteer? Volunteer Connect. Counsel. Serve. Why Pro Bono? How is pro bono defined and why does it matter? Learn More h4-bgslider-shape1
About Us

Connecting Lawyers to Pro Bono Opportunities

The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation (GRBF) serves the public and the legal profession by supporting, facilitating, and promoting the delivery of pro bono legal services. If you are ready to volunteer, we can connect you with current opportunities. If you need help getting started, we will connect you with training and mentoring. Let’s work together to improve access to the Justice system.

What We Do

The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation accomplishes our mission to improve access to Justice through the following programs and services:

PRO BONO CLEARINGHOUSE

The Pro Bono Clearinghouse connects experienced transactional attorneys with nonprofits in need of legal counsel.
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WILLS CLINICS

Wills Clinics provide easy and rewarding opportunities for pro bono work.
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FIRMS IN SERVICE — RICHMOND

Firms In Service® is a network of private law firms and corporate law departments who have committed to increasing the availability of pro bono legal services.
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TRIAGE PROJECT

The Triage Project is the country’s first effort to directly support Legal Aid, with volunteer attorneys taking legal aid referrals in high need practice areas.
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Our Impact

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Volunteers engaged in pro bono work with GRBF
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Nonprofits served by volunteers for GRBF's Pro Bono Clearinghouse
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Frontline workers, Veterans, low-income seniors, and their families served by GRBF's Wills Clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic

Testimonials

“A few hours of pro bono work can be life changing. All you need is a willingness to get involved and GRBF will provide the tools to help you be successful.”

Chris Keegan (volunteer)

“(Pro bono service) is one of the best ways to feel connected to the legal community and learn new skills.”

Sarah Warner (volunteer)

“It’s important to get a worldly perspective… and you can get that through pro bono opportunities.”

Taylor Brewer (volunteer)

“Without help from these awesome [pro bono] attorneys, I’m not sure we would have been able to raise enough money to afford the fees...to secure these services to establish this foundation. We are forever grateful that these talented and kind attorneys decided to “JumP In” to help us positively impact families affected by Autism, Special Needs and unique circumstances.”

Pam Mines, JP JumPers Foundation

Pro Bono Clearinghouse Client
“Very easy. It all worked out really well. We talked about organizing these documents for years but never did it, so I really appreciate that we had so much support to help us through the process and do it at no cost.”

Wills Clinic Client

Upcoming Events

Events

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  • 20th Annual Pro Bono Celebration

    McGuirewoods 800 E. Canal St., Richmond, United States

    Welcome to the GRBF’s 20th Annual Pro Bono Celebration! Join us in person to recognize our dedicated volunteers and celebrate their hard work. This event provides a great opportunity to […]

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