Established over 10 years ago, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, made up of over 20 local voluntary bar leaders, is one of 25 circuit committees around the State of Florida. The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Administrative Order establishes the Circuit Pro Bono Committee's goals, some of which are:
- To prepare and approve the Circuit Committee report of yearly legal aid activities sent to the Florida Supreme Court;
- To ensure each voluntary bar association spearheads one annual pro bono initiative or project;
- To disseminate announcements to local voluntary bar associations regarding Pro Bono trainings, events and services; and
- To assist in the planning and support of Pro Bono Night.
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Administrative Order 2.106 |
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Upcoming Events
Past Events
9th Annual YLS Run for Veterans' Rights 5K
| Date: | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Time: | 7:30 AM Race Start |
| Where: | Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33413 |
| More Info: | YLS 5K Website |
| Flyer: | Download Flyer |
Cup of Justice Golf Classic
The courts are closed, but the course is open! Mark your calendars for our 22nd Annual Cup Of Justice Golf Classic on Monday, October 14th. Sponsorships and tickets are now available.
Swank Farms Dinner: Throw Back to the 70's
Join us for VIP experience at Swank Farms on Sunday, February 23 from 4pm-8pm!
Wear your favorite bell bottoms, disco dresses, 70's wigs, and dancing shoes!
VIP Tickets are limited. VIP Experience includes premier reserved seating, meet & greet with the chefs, and more!
Pro Bono Ceremony and Ice Cream Social 2025
On March 12, 2025, the 15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee held their annual Award Ceremony and Ice Cream Social, honoring the local attorneys that go above and beyond in providing pro bono legal service to those in our community through the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County.
Speakers during the event included the Circuit's very own Judge Lisa Small, who serves as the Pro Bono Committee Chair, as well as Chief Judge Glenn Kelley and Florida Bar President Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr.
During Judge Small's remarks, she highlighted the work of the attorneys over the years. For the 2024 calendar year, local attorneys provided 4,310 pro bono hours. Since the inception of the award ceremony five years ago, more than 16,000 hours of pro bono work has been provided to the local community. Their efforts cover a wide range of civil legal matters such as negotiating contract disputes and collection matters, defending against foreclosure, assisting with bankruptcy, petitioning for name change, preparing estate planning documents, assisting with deeds, and representing clients in various family law matters such as adoption, representing survivors of domestic violence, to simplified dissolution of marriage and highly contested custody matters.
After acknowledging the ceremony's special honorees and attorneys, everyone in attendance was able to enjoy ice cream and toppings of their choice.
Justice for All Celebration 75th Year Gala
Does Your Firm or You Own a Computer No Longer in Use?
Palm Beach Students Need You!
Did you know that during this school year many students in PBC Public Schools do not possess a computer or laptop that they can use to access virtual school?
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected us all but this is how you can help! Please donate a computer or laptop today (no more than 5 years old) so that students can continue their education during this school year.
We have identified at least 80 students at Pahokee High School urgently needing our support. We expect to identify other schools in the next days.
Email us a PBCHBA@gmail.com to make your equipment donation and arrange pick up.
Thank you to our co-sponsors: Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr. Bar Association, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers: Palm Beach County