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How do partners find out about pro bono work you've done?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:14 am
by EdmundBurke23
How is pro bono work recorded? I found articles where pro bono work is encouraged in some law firms (appropriate amount, of course), because it contributes to the image/reputation of the law firm. How do associates let partners know that they've done X amount of pro bono work? Thanks.
Re: How do partners find out about pro bono work you've done?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:18 am
by jonas
There's usually a pro bono coordinator who handles such things. More and more firms have a full-time pro bono partner.
Re: How do partners find out about pro bono work you've done?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:37 am
by EdmundBurke23
jonas wrote:There's usually a pro bono coordinator who handles such things. More and more firms have a full-time pro bono partner.
Awesome-O:D
Re: How do partners find out about pro bono work you've done?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:14 am
by LurkerNoMore
Most firms have billing codes for their pro-bono clients. You bill to that number the same way you would to a paying client.
Re: How do partners find out about pro bono work you've done?
Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 12:07 am
by NewHere
All of the above, plus in many cases the pro bono work will actually come from the firm. The full time pro bono coordinator (if there is one) or someone else will be in charge of managing requests for pro bono assistance and farming them out to associates to work on.