Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp (Day 2)

Learn the skills you need to provide pro bono support to climate-friendly causes, communities, and startups! Pro bono is the most underrated tool for career development, especially among would-be climate lawyers. What else allows you to develop skills, make connections, and find climate clients, all while doing meaningful work for the planet? So, no matter your role, employer, or experience, join us for a complimentary virtual conference where you will learn how to get started doing pro bono that will help the planet and your career.

 

During the conference, we will discuss how to find pro bono opportunities and maximize your impact, and we will also provide specific instruction in the substantive skills you need to do pro bono work for renewable energy projects, climate startups, non-profits, sensitive communities, and other climate-friendly ventures.

 

Day 2 Schedule (Youtube video timestamps):

• 12:30 - 1:30 PM ET: Approaches (and skills) for advancing renewable energy implementation through pro bono – Matthew A. Karmel (Offit Kurman), Elizabeth Crouse (Perkins Coie), Yana Spitzer (ENGIE North America), Kevin R. Watkins (RWE), and Matthew Eisenson (Sabin Center)

• 1:30 - 2:20 PM ET: Safeguard the planet through IP protections! An overview of IP-related climate pro bono – Ellen Mathews (Burr & Forman)

• 2:20-2:30 PM ET: Closing Takeaways — Matthew A. Karmel and Green Pro Bono