DAY ONE
Monday, 16 September
Legal Health Check Capacity Building Workshop, Mumbai
Time: 10.00am-12.00pm
Mode: In-person | BKC, Mumbai
Overview: A session for NGOs and social enterprises in Mumbai, with lawyers from BTG Advaya, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and TrustLaw. Participants will receive insights on governance, structuring, privacy, tech and internet laws, and intellectual property laws.
Hosted by: TrustLaw, BTG Advaya and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Championing Pro Bono Roundtable: Growing the Pro Bono Capacity of Lawyers, Mumbai
Time: 3.30pm-5.30pm
Mode: In-person | BKC, Mumbai
Overview: TrustLaw in collaboration with the team from BTG Advaya- Setu will be sharing tools and resources on pro bono delivery, new initiatives and impact measurement with lawyers in Mumbai. The session is designed to build the capacity of lawyers interested in expanding their pro bono programmes.
Hosted by: TrustLaw, Setu- BTG Advaya
DAY TWO
Tuesday, 17 September
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Mode: Online
Overview: This session, featuring speakers Yasmin Batliwala, Vish Chaudhary, Jessica Leung, James Aiken, and Fizza Khawar, will explore various facets of pro bono work, including case studies from Advocates for International Development in India. It is designed for NGOs, lawyers, law students, and civil society organisations, focusing on practical applications and impactful examples of pro bono initiatives.
Hosted by: Advocates for International Development in India
Time: 3.30pm-5.00pm
Mode: Online
Overview: This is a session for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) members focusing on POSH compliance led by legal experts Christina Bulley and Karuvaki Mohanty. It will cover essential protocols and policies, discuss key challenges in implementing POSH measures, and share best practices for maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.
Hosted by: iProbono India
DAY THREE
Wednesday, 18 September
Virtual Coffee Hour:
AI and Access to Justice
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Mode: Online
Overview: A virtual coffee hour welcoming social enterprises, NGOs and legal professionals to discuss the scope of AI- regulations, tools and perspectives in improving access to justice.
Hosted by: TrustLaw, A4ID, BTG Advaya, Agami
Time: 3.00pm-4.30pm
Mode: Online
Overview: As part of our ‘Legal A to Z for NGOs’ series, this webinar led by law firm Khaitan & Co will provide a comprehensive overview of applicable labour and employment laws. It will also discuss the importance of social security measures and compliances in India.
Hosted by: iProbono India and Khaitan & Co
DAY FOUR
Thursday, 19 September
Entrepreneurship in Justice: Why WE Must Make Justice
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mode: Online
Overview: This session by the Agami team will delve into the intersection of entrepreneurial thinking and the pursuit of justice. The discussion explores how innovative approaches can revolutionize the justice system, making legal resources more accessible and effective for underserved communities. The shift in how we view ourselves vis-à-vis the justice system must start with a paradigm shift at a student level.
Hosted by: Agami
DAY FIVE
Friday, 20 September
Legal Health Check Capacity Building Workshop, Delhi
Time: 10am-12pm
Mode: In-person | Delhi
Overview: A session for NGOs and social enterprises in Delhi, with lawyers from BTG Advaya, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. and TrustLaw. Participants will receive insights on governance, structuring, privacy, tech and internet laws, and intellectual property laws.
Hosted by: TrustLaw, BTG Advaya and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Championing Pro Bono Roundtable: Growing the Pro Bono Capacity of Lawyers, Delhi
Time: 3.30pm-5.30pm
Mode: In-person | Delhi
Overview: TrustLaw in collaboration with the team from BTG Advaya- Setu will be sharing tools and resources on pro bono delivery, new initiatives and impact measurement with lawyers in Delhi. The session is designed to build the capacity of lawyers interested in expanding their pro bono programmes.
Hosted by: TrustLaw, Setu-BTG Advaya
Time: 5pm-6.30pm
Mode: In-person | Worli, Mumbai
Overview: A roundtable in Mumbai, bringing together NGOs dedicated to child rights, and lawyers providing pro bono services in Maharashtra. The discussion will focus on collaborative dialogue around child protection, including themes such as delays in trials, and strategies to enhance advocacy and representation for children.
Hosted by: iProbono India