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3rd National Pro Bono Conference

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM - Friday, September 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM (MT)

Calgary, Canada

3rd National Pro Bono Conference

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
REGISTRATION FEE
See EVENT DETAILS below.
Ended CA$525.00 CA$0.00
COMMUNITY AGENCY STAFF REGISTRATION
See EVENT DETAILS below.
Ended CA$300.00 CA$0.00
CONFERENCE SPEAKER/PANELIST
If you are a Conference Speaker, Panelist or Session Chair select this option. Please note that the fee of $125.00 provides you with one ticket to attend the Banquet and Canadian Pro Bono Awards Ceremony. Contact Pro Bono Law Alberta (conference@probonoconference.ca) if you have any questions.
Ended CA$125.00 CA$0.00
BANQUET & CANADIAN PRO BONO AWARDS CEREMONY
Each registration above includes one banquet ticket. Additional banquet tickets can be purchased for $125 each or a table of eight for $1000.
Ended CA$125.00 CA$0.00
COMPLIMENTARY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
All complimentary registrations must be pre-approved by the Conference Committee by contacting Pro Bono Law Alberta (conference@probonoconference.ca). Unconfirmed complimentary registrations will be deleted immediately.
Ended CA$0.00 CA$0.00

Event Details

The 3rd National Pro Bono Conference, The Power of Pro Bono: Stepping Up will provide a national forum for the exchange of knowledge and ideas concerning pro bono legal service provision. The Conference will bring together legal pracitioners, the judiciary, the voluntary sector, and academia from Canada, the United States and abroad to share ideas and best practices in pro bono legal services. Registration is now open at www.probonoconference.ca

CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Business Case for Pro Bono
  • Volunteer Recruitment/Engaging Young Lawyers
  • Strategic Planning and Funding Challenges
  • Pro Bono Students Canada
  • Creating Partnerships
  • Engaging Senior and Non-Practicing Lawyers
  • Court-Based Pro Bono Programs
  • Legal Education – Building Bridges
  • Innovative Programming for Pro Bono Legal Services
  • Limited Scope Retainer Information and Training
  • National and International Perspectives
  • Access to Justice: Hot Topics and Test Cases

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

  • Welcome Reception
  • 2 Continental Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 1 Banquet and Awards Ceremony ticket
  • Refreshment breaks
  • Closing Reception
  • Delegate kit bag with resource material

SPECIAL CONFERENCE EVENTS:

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  • Welcome Reception for delegates, speakers and special guests the evening prior to the conference.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

· Lunchtime Presentation featuring writer and journalist Mr. Lawrence Scanlan, author of “A Year of Living Generously”.

  • National Pro Bono Conference Banquet and Awards Ceremony featuring key note speaker Mr. Stephen Lewis, chair of the board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. www.stephenlewisfoundation.org

Friday, September 17, 2010

  • Lunchtime Presentation featuring The Honourable Madam Justice Marie Deschamps of the Supreme Court of Canada.

 

When & Where


133 9 Avenue Southwest
Calgary, T2P 2M3
Canada

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 5:00 PM - Friday, September 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM (MT)


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