Greater Richmond Bar Foundation

09/07/2026

Change is coming to GRBF, one we believe will strengthen our mission for years to come. More details soon.

09/04/2026

Thank you to our current Pro Bono Celebration sponsors! We hope to see you on October 1 as we honor pro bono work and the volunteers who make it happen.

Register now: https://buff.ly/aWoHA63

There's still time to sponsor - email Vera Thoms at [email protected] to learn more!

08/14/2026

Our Pro Bono Celebration is October 1! From 3 pm - 6 pm, join us in person at McGuireWoods LLP to recognize our dedicated volunteers and celebrate their hard work. This event provides a great opportunity to catch up on CLE credits, network, and celebrate pro bono. The event is free, but registration is required -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grbfs-20th-annual-pro-bono-celebration-tickets-1986906708451

We are accepting nominations for our pro bono awards until 8/31. Submit your nomination below.
Lacy Volunteer of the Year Award - https://form.jotform.com/261185226766160
Hettrick Volunteer Leadership Award - https://form.jotform.com/261185107483053

08/05/2026

Each year, the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation recognizes pro bono volunteers with two awards: the George Hettrick Leadership Award and the Benjamin Lacey Volunteer of the Year Award. Do you know a deserving volunteer? Review the criteria below and submit your nomination today! Nominations are due 8/31.

Lacy Volunteer of the Year Award - https://form.jotform.com/261185226766160

Hettrick Volunteer Leadership Award - https://form.jotform.com/261185107483053

07/21/2026

We’re excited to announce we are a recipient of a grant from Virginia Law Foundation!

The Greater Richmond Bar Foundation, in collaboration with the Virginia Law Foundation, the Virginia State Bar, and the Supreme Court of Virginia’s Access to Justice Commission, is advancing Pro Bono Virginia, a statewide initiative to strengthen and sustain pro bono legal services. This grant will support developing permanent statewide infrastructure. It includes the Pro Bono Academy to prepare service-ready volunteer attorneys, enhancements to our Pro Bono Personality quiz, and expansion of the statewide Paladin portal that connects attorneys with pro bono opportunities. Together, these efforts will increase attorney engagement and expand access to quality legal services across Virginia.

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Did you hear? Virginia attorneys can report qualifying pro bono legal service hours for CLE credit!

How does it work?
- 1 CLE credit for every 4 hours of pro bono legal service.
- Up to 5 CLE credit hours may be earned per completion period.
- Credits qualify as live credit, but do not satisfy the legal ethics/professionalism requirement.
- Service must be in one of the three direct legal service categories under Rule 6.1 of the Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct: poverty law, civil rights law, or public interest law.
- Service must be referred by a Virginia qualified legal services provider (QLSP).

Still have questions? More detailed information can be found here https://vsb.org/Site/Site/legal-help/lawyers-legal-aid.aspx?hkey=1594528d-26f3-4aba-98ba-153cc286b47a.

07/14/2026

Join us on July 15 I 12:00-1:15 pm I Virtual 🖥️

Virginia's employment laws are always changing, and staying updated helps your nonprofit thrive! Led by experienced employment attorneys from Sands Anderson, this free session will provide an overview of Virginia's new employment laws that became effective July 1, 2026 and discuss what nonprofit employers should be doing now to prepare for future legal developments.

Register here - https://form.jotform.com/261796079914169

06/11/2026

Join the live stream of the biennial Chief Justice's Pro Bono Summit today at 3 pm.

This Summit recognizes and celebrates the progress of pro bono legal services across Virginia, honoring those who have given their time and expertise to expand access to justice, while highlighting the continued need for volunteer legal support throughout the Commonwealth.

Tune in to hear how Virginia's legal community is working to close the justice gap and to celebrate the attorneys and organizations being recognized for their service.

Join the live stream here -

Chief Justice's Pro Bono Summit
STARTS: Jun 11, 2026 3:00 PM ENDS: Jun 11, 2026 5:00 PM
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