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08 May 2024
Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Pro Bono
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Celebrating pro bono

The theme of this year’s UK Pro Bono Week, taking place on 4–8 November, is ‘the power of pro bono’

It will focus on three topics: ‘barred from justice’, showcasing everyday stories of the impact pro bono work has on the lives of clients; ‘embedding pro bono’, placing it at the heart your organisation and career; and ‘technology’, highlighting tech that enhances access to justice.

Toby Brown, chair of UK Pro Bono Week, said: ‘Across the country there’s a wealth of valuable pro bono work being done every day by the UK’s legal professionals.’

Issue: 8070 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Pro Bono
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Walkers—Muriel Marseille

Ashurst's Chief Risk Officer joins Walkers

Excello Law—John Osborne

Excello Law—John Osborne

Northern family lawyer John Osborne joins Excello

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

mfg Solicitors—Rebecca Rogers, Kennedy Langley & Victoria Griffiths

Trio of promotions announced at Kidderminster law firm mfg Solicitors

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