Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland Our goal is to ensure that all Marylanders have equal access to the legal system regardless of their

PBRC is excited to welcome six new leaders to PBRC’s Board of Directors for the FY27 term! Help us welcome our new boar...
09/17/2026

PBRC is excited to welcome six new leaders to PBRC’s Board of Directors for the FY27 term!

Help us welcome our new board members:

Justinia L. Carter
Tamika E. Hopkins, Esq.
Peri L. Schuster, Esq.
Scott Soffen, CFA, CAIA

Ex-Officio Members:

Randolph Sergent, Esq. MSBA President-Elect
Margaret Tippet, Esq. MSBA YLS Chair-Elect

We look forward to working with our incredible board to strengthen PBRC’s mission of building a more equitable and just legal system for all Marylanders. To learn more about PBRC’s Board of Directors, visit probonomd.org/our-board.

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland’s Tenant Justice Program (TJP) is teaming up with the Pratt Library to offer fr...
09/03/2026

The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland’s Tenant Justice Program (TJP) is teaming up with the Pratt Library to offer free sessions about renter and tenant rights!

PBRC provides free legal help to tenants in Baltimore City and Baltimore County who are at risk of eviction. Our goal is to help you stay in your home by connecting you to resources and giving advice on how to manage your rent and other bills. We also work to make sure all tenants are treated fairly across the state.

At these sessions, TJP representatives will talk about important topics like:

✅ Laws that affect tenants
✅ Your rights as a tenant
✅ How to work with your landlord
✅ How to get extra help and support
✅ How to handle court issues

There will also be time for you to ask questions and get personal advice. Registration is not required.

Last week, PBRC team members Becca Odelius and Tracy Tanner attended the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Communi...
09/01/2026

Last week, PBRC team members Becca Odelius and Tracy Tanner attended the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Community Partners and Student Activities Fair to engage the next generation of legal leaders in pro bono.

They had an inspiring experience speaking with passionate future lawyers and can’t wait to see how they innovate within the legal field in the years to come.

Thank you to University of Baltimore School of Law (Official) for hosting and including us in this event!

PBRC is excited to welcome two new team members to our Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP)! Please join ...
08/24/2026

PBRC is excited to welcome two new team members to our Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP)! Please join us in welcoming:

🔵 Rosalba Davis, Naturalization Clinic Coordinating Attorney
🟡 Maria Jose Flores, Paralegal

If you’re volunteering at an upcoming MILAP legal clinic, make sure to say hi 👋

PBRC’s Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP) is expanding and for multiple positions! As part of the Rur...
08/21/2026

PBRC’s Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP) is expanding and for multiple positions!

As part of the Rural Access to Immigrant Legal Services (RAILS) initiative, PBRC will now be offering immigration legal services in Maryland’s Eastern Shore. We are looking to build out a team to launch and deliver these services, including hiring for the following roles:

✅ Community Outreach Coordinator
✅ Paralegal
✅ Staff Attorney

To view the full job descriptions and apply today, please visit probonomd.org/employment-opportunities.

📣 You’re invited to propose a session for the 2027 Partners for Justice Conference, taking place on Wednesday, May 19, 2...
08/14/2026

📣 You’re invited to propose a session for the 2027 Partners for Justice Conference, taking place on Wednesday, May 19, 2027, at the Baltimore Convention Center!

The Partners for Justice Conference takes place annually, and presents a unique opportunity for legal services program staff, the public and private bar, members of the judiciary, and other advocates to address how we can collectively improve access to justice.

This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas while leading discussions on key issues. Are you spearheading a cutting-edge program? Have you noticed a troubling trend in your experience providing legal services? Do you want to share the best practices you’ve gained from your years in the field?

🔗 RFP’s will be accepted until Friday, October 30th - submit at probonomd.org/pfjc-rfp.

August is Make-A-Will Month! A will is a legal document that directs your property to be distributed as you see fit. Wit...
08/11/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month!

A will is a legal document that directs your property to be distributed as you see fit. Without a will, the state decides how to distribute your assets, which may not reflect your wishes.

PBRC’s Home Preservation Project (HPP) hosts free, in-person estate planning clinics at which lawyers meet one-on-one with eligible Baltimore homeowners to prepare free wills, financial powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.

HPP will be hosting the following estate planning clinics throughout the fall:

📌 Thursday, August 13 @ 9:30 AM Bon Secours Community Resource Center
📌 Thursday, September 10 @ 10 AM Enoch Pratt Free Library - Hamilton Branch
📌 Thursday, October 8 @ 10 AM Enoch Pratt Free Library - Walbrook Branch
📌 Thursday, October 29 @ 9:30 AM Baltimore County Public Library - Randallstown Branch

To register for an upcoming clinic, call 443-884-9471 or visit probonomd.org/help-for-homeowners.

Are you an attorney and want to help community members draft a will? Volunteer at an upcoming estate planning clinic! To learn more, visit probonomd.org/estate-planning.

Pro bono volunteers needed for PBRC's Consumer Protection clinics in Baltimore City and Prince George's County! Each yea...
08/06/2026

Pro bono volunteers needed for PBRC's Consumer Protection clinics in Baltimore City and Prince George's County!

Each year, tens of thousands of Marylanders face lawsuits over debts, often based solely on a sworn statement by creditors or debt purchasers. Many of PBRC’s Consumer Protection Project (CPP) clients are overwhelmed by personal hardships, such as job loss, medical bills, or housing instability. Often, they are unaware of the validity of the debt, which may have been bought and sold multiple times before reaching court.

Join our team of dedicated volunteer lawyers, law students, and paralegals to counsel clients, negotiate with creditors to reduce or resolve debts, and help prevent devastating consequences like wage garnishment. PBRC will prepare you to effectively interview and advise clients and defend, settle, and negotiate common types of debt collection cases in Maryland district court.

When you volunteer with PBRC, you are provided with malpractice insurance, training, and mentorship to ensure you are well-prepared and confident in your role. Want to start volunteering with CPP? Visit probonomd.org/consumer to get started today!

Congratulations to PBRC's Executive Director Sharon E. Goldsmith for being recognized by The Daily Record as an MD500 L...
08/04/2026

Congratulations to PBRC's Executive Director Sharon E. Goldsmith for being recognized by The Daily Record as an MD500 Leader!

The MD500 is The Daily Record’s recognition program celebrating the most accomplished professionals throughout Maryland. Their editorial team carefully selects 500 individuals who are driving innovation, creating jobs, building communities, and making Maryland a better place to live and work.

Sharon was recognized for being a founding force in Maryland’s access-to-justice movement. Under her leadership, PBRC mission and impact have grown as we continue to mobilize volunteer lawyers to provide free legal services to marginalized communities statewide. Sharon also oversaw the expansion of PBRC's work into direct services in areas of critical legal need, including eviction & foreclosure prevention, consumer protection, home preservation, and immigration.

"I define success not by titles or accolades but by the imprint I leave behind, the lives I touch and the meaningful change I help bring into the world. To me, success is measured by the positive impact someone makes."

To learn more about Sharon's recognition, visit thedailyrecord.com/md500/nonprofits/sharon-goldsmith.

⏰ Tomorrow is the last day to apply to PBRC’s Professional Skills Academy! PBRC's Academy is a one-year, service-learnin...
07/30/2026

⏰ Tomorrow is the last day to apply to PBRC’s Professional Skills Academy!

PBRC's Academy is a one-year, service-learning program for Maryland attorneys. Fellows who join will:

✅ Gain training and practical mentorship to enhance the Fellows’ lawyering skills,

✅ Build skills in fact-gathering, negotiation, in-court representation, counseling, and document drafting,

✅ Build an intentional pro bono plan and gain experience offering free legal services in court and at community clinics, and

✅ Have access to free networking events where Fellows will be introduced to like-minded colleagues with whom they will make lasting connections.

Take advantage of this free program and apply by tomorrow at probonomd.org/academy!

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