"Old and Making Hay:" The Results of the Pro Bono Institute Firm Survey on the Viability of a "Second Acts" Program to Transition Attorneys to Retirement Through Pro Bono Work
Dau-Schmidt, Kenneth G., Lardent, Esther F., Glazer, Reena N. & Ressmeyer, Kellen
Abstract
The article advocates for "Second Acts" programs to transition senior attorneys into retirement through pro bono work, addressing the aging legal profession's challenges and societal needs for legal representation. These programs offer personal fulfillment for attorneys while benefiting firms by maintaining client continuity, mentoring junior lawyers, and fulfilling pro bono obligations.