IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
The International Bar Association pro bono declaration revisited- keeping pro bono ethical
Wednesday 5 November (0930 - 1045)
Committee(s)
Pro Bono Committee
(Lead)
Description
Join this session to learn about a planned update to the International Bar Association pro bono declaration and an accompanying guide to support pro bono practice. This will include a focus on defining pro bono and the avoidance of marketing or business promotion being classified as pro bono work.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Stephanie Cruz | Albagli Zaliasnik, Santiago, Chile; Scholarship Officer, Pro Bono Committee |
| Pamela Kovacs | Law Society of Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada; Website Officer, Pro Bono Committee |
Speakers
| Jennifer White Callaghan | A&O Shearman, Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Secretary-Treasurer, Pro Bono Committee |
| Sara Carnegie | International Bar Association, London, England; Council Member, IBA Diversity & Inclusion Council |
| Emily Morison | International Bar Association, London, England |