Pro Bono Pledge Ireland: "Amplifying Impact and Access to Justice" - Wednesday 11 June 2025

Join Us: Amplifying Impact and Access to Justice Event

As part of Pro Bono Week Ireland 2025, we are pleased to invite you to an inspiring event focused on amplifying impact and access to justice through pro bono work. This event is for Pro Bono Pledge Ireland members, as well as NGOs, firms, and practitioners who are interested in learning more about the value of pro bono in amplifying the impact of organisations working to advance social justice.

About the Event:

The event will take place on Wednesday 11 June from 10am to 12pm at McCann FitzGerald LLP, Riverside One, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. The event will begin with a welcome by Stephen Holst, Managing Partner, McCann FitzGerald LLP followed by the launch of the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland Impact Report 2024 by Eilis Barry, CEO of FLAC. There will then be a series of lively discussions moderated by Sharon Dillon Lyons BL:

• Panel 1: "What One Person Can Do" This discussion will feature Michael Kinsey BL and Rachel Nolan of Nolan Solicitors, who have made significant pro bono contributions throughout their careers.

• Panel 2: "Shoulder to Shoulder" This panel will include Jane O’Sullivan, Managing Solicitor, Community Law & Mediation and Assumpta O’Connell, Head of Pro Bono at McCann FitzGerald discussing how independent law centres and law firms can work together to advance social justice.
• Panel 3: "Sharing the Load" This discussion will feature Oisín O'Reilly, CEO of Outhouse LGBT+ Centre andMartina Genockey (Strategic Communications Officer Women’s Aid) discussing how they utilise pro bono, recognise its value, and all the forms in which legal work can contribute to the NGO’s goals.

Why Attend?

This event offers an opportunity to:

• Learn about the Pro Bono Pledge Ireland Impact Report 2024.

• Hear from experienced practitioners and organisations in moderated discussions about how pro bono can work for you.
• Connect with others interested in pro bono work.

Register Today

We hope you can join us on Wednesday 11 June.

To register click here.