From 23 to 27 November 2020, Dentons will participate in the second annual “European Pro Bono Week”. European Pro Week celebrates the role played by volunteer lawyers across Europe in supporting civil society and human rights organisations and promoting access to justice for those in need.

During the week, on each day, events are taking place across the Continent – from Moscow to Dublin and Rome to Amsterdam – to highlight and promote pro bono culture.

A central objective of Pro Bono Week is to bring to together various stakeholders in the pro bono ecosystem – lawyers, law students, non-profits, human rights activists, academics and business – for an engaging conversation about important social and legal issues within Europe and the role for pro bono in tackling these issues.

European Pro Bono Week is co-organized by the “European Pro Bono Initiative” (comprising several international law firms), TrustLaw, PILnet and the European Pro Bono Alliance (comprising several national pro bono clearinghouses and legal aid organizations across Europe).

Pro Bono in the context of global crises

During European Pro Bono Week, each local event has a unique agenda, focusing on the most pressing legal needs and social issues in that city, region or country. However, this year, the overarching theme for the week is pro bono in the context of global crises. The world is battling a wide range of crises: from the pandemic resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19 to climate change, inequality and migration. What role can pro bono lawyers, collaborating with civil society, academia and business, play in addressing these challenges? This underlying question will guide many of the conversations taking place across the Continent throughout the week.

Dentons will be participating in the following events:

Amsterdam

• Dentons will lead a panel discussion on the role of pro bono lawyers in the European Migration Crisis. Dentons associate Robbert Middelburg, trainee Joanna Khatib, and Europe Pro Bono Manager Lamin Khadar will participate.
• Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 2-3pm CET
• Click here to find out more or to register

Madrid/Barcelona

• Dentons will lead a legal workshop on data privacy for NGOs as well as a panel discussion on the role of pro bono in defending human rights, justice and inclusion. Dentons partners Juan Ignacio Alonso Dregi and Risteard de Paor, senior associate Ïñigo Olarte, and associate Adrián Benito will participate.
• Monday, November 23, 2020 3:30-5:15pm
• Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 3:30-5:15pm
• Click here to find out more or to register

Paris

• Dentons partner Julie Caussade will participate in a training for NGOs on labor law in the context of COVID-19.
• Friday November 27, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
• Click here to find out more or to register

Bucharest

• Perry Zizzi, Romania Managing Partner at Dentons, will participate in a panel discussion on the role of pro bono lawyers in the context of supporting LGBT rights and victims of domestic violence.
• Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 12pm
• Click here to find out more or to register

Germany

• Dentons partner Peter Braun will participate in a symposium on the role of pro bono legal advice in the face of global crises and social challenges. Other seminars and workshops for NGOs and lawyers will take place throughout the week.
• Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 6-8pm
• Click here to find out more or to register

Kyiv

• Dentons will host two training webinars for NGOs. The first, facilitated by Dentons associate Oleksandra Piskun, will focus on labor relations at NGOs. The second, facilitated by senior associate Ihor Svitlyk, will focus on codes of ethics.
• Labor relations: Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 2pm
• Code of Ethics: Friday, November 27, 2020, 2pm
• Click here to find out more or to register

About Dentons

Dentons is the world's largest law firm, connecting talent to the world's challenges and opportunities in more than 75 countries. Dentons' legal and business solutions benefit from deep roots in our communities and award-winning advancements in client service, including Nextlaw, Dentons’ innovation and strategic advisory services. Dentons' polycentric and purpose-driven approach, commitment to inclusion and diversity, and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client and community interests in the New Dynamic. www.dentons.com