Castillo and McCown to at 2026 Pro Bono Institute Annual Conference

Manatt Partner and Director of Pro Bono and Pro Bono Attorney will speak at the Pro Bono Institute 2026 Annual Conference on March 6 in Washington, D.C. The conference is the legal profession’s premier national gathering for pro bono leaders, offering workshops, networking, and programming focused on advancing access to justice.

Castillo will speak on a panel titled, “,” which will explore how legal services organizations are harnessing AI to transform pro bono attorney training and onboarding. Panelists will showcase hands-on applications such as AI-driven interview simulations and interactive learning tools designed to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

McCown will speak on a panel titled, “.” The session will address how law firms and in-house counsel can foster participation while managing potential risks, and will showcase effective ways legal services organizations can support and guide pro bono attorneys taking on this critical work.

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