Pizza for Pro Bono Portage County

10/29/2026

Portage County Bar Association

11:30 pm to 12:00 pm – Registration & Lunch – Pizza & Salad will be provided.
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Professionalism & Pro Bono CLE

Speakers: Attorney Elsa Reale-Gottfried, Attorney Marie Moore, and Attorney Patrick McCarthy,
Community Legal Aid.

Topics of Discussion
 Pro Bono Guiding Principles - Ohio Supreme Court’s Guidance –
outlined in Preamble of Professional Conduct
 Pro Bono & Your Profession
 Why Pro Bono Is Needed
 Unmet Legal Needs of Your Community
 Pro Bono Opportunities at Community Legal Aid
 Benefits or Perks of Pro Bono Services
 Why Pro Bono – What do Attorneys Say