Top Access to Justice and Pro Bono Conferences of 2025
Access to justice legal work is rewarding, and there’s no shortage of demand for legal services professionals and pro bono attorneys to work on behalf of low-income clients.
Underserved Americans did not receive legal help for 92% of their civil legal problems, according to the Legal Services Corporation's 2022 justice gap study, with nearly half (46%) citing cost as a major barrier.
Conferences dedicated to addressing the justice gap are a great way to network, learn techniques and technologies, and build partnerships to promote equal access to justice — a core responsibility of the legal profession.
Legal professionals from nonprofits, corporate legal departments, law firms, academia, and public interest organizations come together in a way that’s both educational and invigorating.
To help you fill out your 2025 calendar, here are some of the top access to justice conferences in the year ahead.
Legal Services Corporation Innovations in Technology Conference
Jan. 13 - 15, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ
Hundreds of technologists, legal advocates, court personnel, law professors, pro bono coordinators, and other professionals gather at the annual ITC conference to explore innovative technology projects that revolutionize access to justice and improve legal representation for low-income individuals. If you missed this year's event, you can live stream the conference today.
Pro Bono Institute Annual Conference
Feb. 26 - 28, 2025 | Washington, D.C.
The PBI 2025 Annual Conference draws hundreds of participants from law firms, legal departments, and public interest organizations from around the world to attend special events and mingle with pro bono visionaries. Sessions cover new civil rights challenges, budgeting and maintaining attorney engagement, and trends and innovations.
OneJustice California Pro Bono Conference
April 2, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
Attendees at the OneJustice pro bono event meet to develop practical solutions for advancing justice across the pro bono community. The event draws leaders with pro bono experience from various sectors to make new connections and engage in meaningful conversations to drive change.
ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference
May 15 - 17, 2025 | San Francisco, CA
The national ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference brings together legal services and pro bono advocates to learn about innovations in legal services to low-income communities and strengthen partnerships within the civil justice system. Access-to-justice advocates share their experiences through plenary sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and special programming. Find out about Everlaw For Good initiatives and meet its representatives – including program director and member of the conference host committee Joanne Sprague!
Everlaw Summit
October | San Francisco, CA
Each year, leaders in nonprofit and pro bono services attend Everlaw’s signature networking and educational experience focused on tech innovation and the law. Everlaw Summit combines keynote presentations, expert panels, breakout sessions, and hands-on training to make new connections and pick up new skills along with CLE credit. Inspiring leaders who drive impact are recognized among Everlaw Summit Awards winners. Everlaw For Good participants receive discounted registration and certification rates.
See highlights from the most recent Everlaw Summit and why past attendees plan to return.
Pro Bono Institute Annual Dinner
Oct. 27, 2025 | New York, NY
Join PBI for this signature event that brings together law firms, in-house legal departments, and others dedicated to advancing justice to recognize exceptional pro bono achievements and inspire innovations in the delivery of pro bono legal services.
NLADA Annual Conference
November, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Leaders from civil legal aid, public defense, and public interest law meet at the National Legal Aid & Defender Association’s annual event for skill building and knowledge sharing. Join more than 700 equal justice advocates in substantive workshops to meet the legal needs of low-income people.
Connect and Collaborate for Impact
Coming together with other legal services and pro bono professionals is as important as boosting your individual skills – for your career and for the impact on those you serve.
No matter which conference you choose, you’ll gain inspiration, learn from experts, and collaborate on new approaches for strengthening access to justice for the underserved.
