What is the history of pro bono service? How did pro bono emerge in the legal profession?
Pro bono service is an evolution of the private sector’s participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR). The term “corporate social responsibility” rose of out of the environmental movement in the 1970s, as greater partnerships were created between neighborhood communities and the business sector. The CSR movement has strengthened corporate philanthropy practices such as employee volunteer programs, in-kind donations, and charitable contributions.