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title: Christopher Young Speaks at Pro Bono Webinar
description: Joseph Saveri Law Firm partner Christopher Young spoke at the San Francisco Justice and Diversity Center's “What Can I Do as a Pro Bono Attorney in the Northern District?” webinar.
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# [Christopher Young Speaks at Pro Bono Webinar](https://www.saverilawfirm.com/press/christopher-young-speak-at-pro-bono-webinar)

 Written by [Dan VanDeMortel](https://www.saverilawfirm.com/press/author/dan-vandemortel) | 05.07.2021

Joseph Saveri Law Firm associate [Christopher Young](https://www.saverilawfirm.com/attorneys/christopher-young/) was among the speakers at an April 30, 2021, webinar co-sponsored by the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Justice and Diversity Center (JDC), the Asian Law Alliance, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California: [“What Can I Do as a *Pro Bono* Attorney in the Northern District?”](https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/attorneys/federal-pro-bono-project/)

The webinar provided an overview of the Northern District of California’s Federal *Pro Bono* Project (FPBP) (San Francisco/San Jose) and the Federal *Pro Se* Program (San Jose), describing what it’s like to volunteer as a *pro bono* attorney for these programs. Three judges discussed how they use the *pro bono* programs, how valuable they are for new attorneys to gain courtroom/litigation experience, and why they are an important asset to the Court. Chris discussed how a partner supervises an associate(s) throughout the representation and what is involved in accepting a *pro bono* case. And two program-coordinating attorneys described how they work with clients and the Court leading up to and during the placement process.

The Firm has a [strong commitment to *pro bono* representation](https://www.saverilawfirm.com/pro-bono/). It frequently works with the FPBP, which operates in conjunction with the (JDC). Among other activities, the JDC provides *pro bono* services to underserved San Francisco residents and communities, and the organizations that serve them. Many cases involve federal civil rights violations. Appointments may be for full-scope representation for the duration of a case or for limited purposes, e.g., representation at a settlement conference or hearing on a motion to dismiss.

 

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