Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018

“The POWER ACT”

Congress enacted the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018 with the goal of having every U.S. District in the country host events to encourage lawyers to provide pro bono assistance to victims of domestic violence. The Court has hosted panel discussions featuring panelists who discussed the opportunities for providing pro bono representation, and the challenges and rewards associated with it.

Domestic Violence Resources in Maine:

• Penobscot Nation Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy Center
• Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project
• Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
• Additional Resources

October 20, 2023 Panel Discussion

• Program Recording
• Agenda
• Panelists and Planning Committee Members

September 29, 2021 Panel Discussion

• Program Recording
• Transcript of Panel Discussion (Not Available Yet)
• Agenda and Handouts

May 21, 2019 Panel Discussion

• Transcript of Panel Discussion