2025 Equal Justice Conference: Full Schedule

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4:15pm EDT

Harnessing the Power of Collective Action: Lessons (so far) from the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance

Thursday May 15, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT

This session will highlight successful collaborations between public interest organizations and private law firms aimed at advancing racial justice. Panelists will discuss significant wins, best practices, and lessons learned from challenges that have come from these partnerships and share insights on effective training and management strategies for coordinating pro bono projects across multiple law firms nationwide. This discussion will highlight how unity in action can transform challenges into opportunities to advance racial justice.

Speakers

Brenna DeVaney

Chief Pro Bono Officer, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Brenna DeVaney directs Skadden's global pro bono practice as its Chief Pro Bono Officer and is responsible for its relationships with legal services organizations and nonprofits. Ms. DeVaney also serves as the Co-President of the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) where she directly... Read More →

Diane Lucas

Rosalyn Nasdor

Ben Weinberg

As Dentons’ Pro Bono Partner, Ben Weinberg helps manage Dentons’ substantial global pro bono program. Ben helps develop new pro bono initiatives with legal aid providers, nonprofits, and NGOs. He encourages and facilitates pro bono participation across Dentons and helps firm lawyers... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 4:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Union Square 21

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