How did a local idea become a national celebration of service? In this episode of Pursuing Justice, Justice Michael Hyman, Bob Glaves, and Meg Benson share the story behind Pro Bono Week — and how it continues to connect lawyers with opportunities to make a difference. Hear a conversation about community, access to justice, and the lasting rewards of giving back.
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1 Oct 2026
September 11 Trial Lawyers Care
In the aftermath of 9/11, thousands of trial lawyers came together to help victims and their families pro bono through an initiative called Trial Lawyers Care, launched by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). In this episode, Linda Lipsen of AAJ, Leo Boyle of Meehan Boyle, a Keches Law Firm, and Christopher Placitella of Cohen, Placitella, Roth & Goslee, PC reflect on this historic rapid response, the creation of a groundbreaking compensation system, and what can be accomplished when the legal community unites in service of the public good.
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10 Sept 2026
PLI Remembers September 11
For the 25th anniversary of September 11, Pursuing Justice host Alicia Aiken spoke with PLI’s Janet Siegel and Jesse Sands about their experiences on that tragic day in New York. They share their memories of uncertainty, profound loss, and the acts of care that helped colleagues find their way home, and discuss PLI’s efforts to offer useful programming in the wake of this and subsequent disasters.
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