Legal support and services are often sought after an event has already happened, but what if you could leverage free legal support not only to prevent risks before they occur, but as a proactive strategic tool to enhance all areas of your organisation and as a catalyst for delivering on your mission?
The legal sector’s pro bono culture has evolved significantly, with law firms increasingly offering their expertise to support mission-driven organisations like yours, so whether you’re refining your governance, down scaling operations or need to update your safeguarding practices, you can access free legal services to design impactful strategies and achieve your long-term vision.
Join us and Tom Carmichael, from Advocates for International Development (A4ID), to hear about how your organisation can access free, high-quality legal support. We’ll explore:
- How to access pro bono legal support through A4ID’s brokerage service
- How A4ID can help match you with the right expertise
- How legal support can be a strategic tool, not just a safety net
- Case studies of NGOs A4ID have helped to survive, thrive, and to maximise impact
There will be space for questions and discussion, so bring your challenges and ideas.
About the facilitator:
Tom Carmichael has eight years of experience working in the international development and humanitarian sectors. He began with the grassroots nonprofit Acting For Change International in Jordan, focusing on education in emergencies. He later joined Nonviolent Peaceforce, working in Iraq, South Sudan, and Ukraine to support civil society organisations involved in peacebuilding, civilian protection, and emergency response. Across these contexts, he has helped CSOs and NGOs strengthen their capacity to navigate complex operational challenges and enhance their strategic impact. With A4ID, Tom now works with his colleagues in the Pro Bono Legal Services Team to broker high-quality legal support for a wide range of CSOs and NGOs.
Format: 1hr webinar with Q&A
Who is this for: Leaders, board members, risk and operations managers and decision makers.
If you have any questions you’d like to send in ahead of time to be answered on the day, please do submit these to: kelly@intdevalliance.scot