How does the firm develop pro bono opportunities for its attorneys?
Boneberg: Our attorneys are a primary source of our pro bono matters. In addition, the various agencies that we have worked with over the years often refer potential pro bono projects to us. Just a few weeks ago we held our second annual pro bono fair. Ten agencies, each with a distinct mission, came to the firm and were able to interact with our attorneys and discuss pro bono opportunities. The agencies that participated in this year’s fair were the ACLU-NJ, Essex-Newark Legal Services, Human Rights First, NJ Institute for Social Justice, NJ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Partners for Women and Justice, Pro Bono Partnership, Rachel Coalition, and Volunteer Lawyers for Justice. In addition, pro bono matters are referred by the courts and by clients of the firm. Editor: It has always seemed to me that the pro bono arena offered plenty of opportunities for litigators, but that finding suitable projects for corporate and transactional lawyers was something of a challenge. How do you go a
