Panel reframes pro bono as career infrastructure, not charity.
Justice Research Institute announced its participation in a panel session at the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) National Summit 2026, themed Rising to Lead. Jayme Cassidy, Pro Bono Transactions Counsel at McDermott Will & Schulte LLP, joins as Guest Speaker for the session Strategic Charity: Reframing Pro Bono as a Tool for Skills Development, Visibility, and Entry into International Legal Networks.
The panel examines how early-career lawyers can use pro bono practice to build technical skill, professional profile and access to international legal networks. The session holds on 24 April 2026 at NBA House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Pro bono capacity grows when young lawyers see it as professional development rather than an obligation; that framing shift carries direct consequences for legal aid supply.