Many large law firms are organized into “practice groups,” the benefits of which include providing an infrastructure for training lawyers, staffing new matters and developing substantive areas of expertise. As firms’ involvement in and commitment to pro bono programs have increased, their pro bono practices have likewise grown to span many substantive practice areas. However, in contrast to the organizational structure for firms’ fee-generating work, pro bono programs have historically not been organized into substantive practice groups.
While many lawyers are interested in participating in pro bono programs and putting their skills to work for the community, they may also be hesitant to jump into a new area of practice. One way firms can bolster their efforts to develop subject matter expertise within their pro bono programs, find more pro bono opportunities for lawyers and provide attorneys and clients with additional administrative support is to develop pro bono practice groups that exist on both an office and firmwide level.
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