We believe no one should face losing their safety, family, home, or livelihood because justice is out of reach. From helping domestic violence survivors obtain protection to enabling low-wage workers to combat wage theft, we make the law work for the many, not the few.
We create digital tools that help millions of people understand their legal rights and navigate our civil justice system
We serve as a mission-driven partner helping allied organizations grow their reach and impact
We champion systemic change to build a future where the power of the law belongs to everyone
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For over two decades, Pro Bono Net has been a transformative force for justice and opportunity across the U.S. Learn about our history, our milestones, and where we're headed.
In 2024, we launched Justicia Lab AI, bringing together immigrant advocacy groups and AI innovators in the service of immigrant justice. Supported with $500,000 in seed funding from Google.org as well as technical capacity, mentorship, and pro bono support delivered through Google.org’s inaugural Gen AI Accelerator for nonprofits, Justicia Lab AI bridges the tech divide between immigrant-serving organizations and developers through training, technical assistance, and responsible, co-designed AI solutions.
In 2024, we launched Justicia Lab AI, bringing together immigrant advocacy groups and AI innovators in the service of immigrant justice. Supported with $500,000 in seed funding from Google.org as well as technical capacity, mentorship, and pro bono support delivered through Google.org’s inaugural Gen AI Accelerator for nonprofits, Justicia Lab AI bridges the tech divide between immigrant-serving organizations and developers through training, technical assistance, and responsible, co-designed AI solutions.
A longtime leader in legal empowerment and co-design, Pro Bono Net is growing a new generation of digital tools to help community justice partners scale trusted, neighborhood-level access to legal support to older Americans, victims of crime, and low wage workers on issues such as wage theft.
A longtime leader in legal empowerment and co-design, Pro Bono Net is growing a new generation of digital tools to help community justice partners scale trusted, neighborhood-level access to legal support to older Americans, victims of crime, and low wage workers on issues such as wage theft.
In 2022, the Immigration Advocates Network relaunched as Justicia Lab, an expanded innovation hub. The new name reflects our commitment to being an anchor for developing public, not for profit, and safe digital legal solutions that help immigrants and their advocates access legal support, find workplace justice, and navigate the immigration system with safety and dignity.
In 2022, the Immigration Advocates Network relaunched as Justicia Lab, an expanded innovation hub. The new name reflects our commitment to being an anchor for developing public, not for profit, and safe digital legal solutions that help immigrants and their advocates access legal support, find workplace justice, and navigate the immigration system with safety and dignity.
In 2020, Pro Bono Net was recognized with the inaugural American Legal Technology Award for our work making a difference in law through innovation. That same year, our LawHelp Interactive program garnered the first-ever award in the Technology category. During the pandemic, LawHelp Interactive served as a legal lifeline for thousands of people - particularly domestic violence survivors - impacted by widespread court closures.
In 2020, Pro Bono Net was recognized with the inaugural American Legal Technology Award for our work making a difference in law through innovation. That same year, our LawHelp Interactive program garnered the first-ever award in the Technology category. During the pandemic, LawHelp Interactive served as a legal lifeline for thousands of people - particularly domestic violence survivors - impacted by widespread court closures.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Pro Bono Net played a leading role in developing the first large-scale national pro bono effort to deliver legal relief to disaster survivors. In the wake of the major disasters of 2017, this initiative grew into the nation’s largest network of disaster justice advocates. Together with its partners, Pro Bono Net has trained over 5,000 advocates and mobilized critical resources for more than 50 federally-declared emergencies, including the Covid-19 pandemic.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Pro Bono Net played a leading role in developing the first large-scale national pro bono effort to deliver legal relief to disaster survivors. In the wake of the major disasters of 2017, this initiative grew into the nation’s largest network of disaster justice advocates. Together with its partners, Pro Bono Net has trained over 5,000 advocates and mobilized critical resources for more than 50 federally-declared emergencies, including the Covid-19 pandemic.
First launched as a pilot in 2005, Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp Interactive program has grown into the largest nonprofit online legal forms program in the U.S., making the civil justice system more accessible to people without lawyers. By democratizing access to court processes, LHI helps more than a million everyday Americans meaningfully engage with our civil legal system each year. For many in rural communities and survivors of domestic violence, LHI is a vital lifeline to justice, safety, and opportunity.
First launched as a pilot in 2005, Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp Interactive program has grown into the largest nonprofit online legal forms program in the U.S., making the civil justice system more accessible to people without lawyers. By democratizing access to court processes, LHI helps more than a million everyday Americans meaningfully engage with our civil legal system each year. For many in rural communities and survivors of domestic violence, LHI is a vital lifeline to justice, safety, and opportunity.
In 2007, we co-founded the Immigration Advocates Network to harness the power of technology and collaboration to strengthen the legal safety net for immigrants. In 2022, Justicia Lab launched as an expanded innovation hub creating powerful digital tools that help immigrants and their advocates access legal support, find workplace justice, and navigate the immigration system with safety and dignity.
In 2007, we co-founded the Immigration Advocates Network to harness the power of technology and collaboration to strengthen the legal safety net for immigrants. In 2022, Justicia Lab launched as an expanded innovation hub creating powerful digital tools that help immigrants and their advocates access legal support, find workplace justice, and navigate the immigration system with safety and dignity.
Together with LawHelp partners, Pro Bono Net created the first real-time online chat service for legal rights information and referrals in the U.S. and helped more than 10 states replicate this model. Today, our LiveHelp program in New York connects thousands of people each year to the help they need with compassionate, human-centered, and volunteer-powered support.
Together with LawHelp partners, Pro Bono Net created the first real-time online chat service for legal rights information and referrals in the U.S. and helped more than 10 states replicate this model. Today, our LiveHelp program in New York connects thousands of people each year to the help they need with compassionate, human-centered, and volunteer-powered support.
In 2000, Pro Bono Net launched LawHelpNY.org - the first site of its kind in the country - to provide underserved New Yorkers with free, trusted legal rights resources and referrals. In partnership with legal aid leaders, Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp program expanded to 30 states, empowering millions of people with clear, accessible legal information and connections to local help on issues impacting their basic needs. Today, we are building on this legacy with new technology and deeper state collaborations, making the law more accessible to all.
In 2000, Pro Bono Net launched LawHelpNY.org - the first site of its kind in the country - to provide underserved New Yorkers with free, trusted legal rights resources and referrals. In partnership with legal aid leaders, Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp program expanded to 30 states, empowering millions of people with clear, accessible legal information and connections to local help on issues impacting their basic needs. Today, we are building on this legacy with new technology and deeper state collaborations, making the law more accessible to all.
Founded in New York City in 1999 by pro bono innovators Michael Hertz and Mark O’Brien, Pro Bono Net began with a simple vision: to harness technology and collaboration to strengthen the pro bono ecosystem. Since then, our tools have mobilized tens of thousands of pro bono volunteers working with nonprofit partners to provide critical legal assistance in areas such as immigrants’ rights, disaster response, veterans’ issues, and more.
Founded in New York City in 1999 by pro bono innovators Michael Hertz and Mark O’Brien, Pro Bono Net began with a simple vision: to harness technology and collaboration to strengthen the pro bono ecosystem. Since then, our tools have mobilized tens of thousands of pro bono volunteers working with nonprofit partners to provide critical legal assistance in areas such as immigrants’ rights, disaster response, veterans’ issues, and more.
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Pro Bono Net is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds digital tools and partnerships that expand access to justice. If you are seeking legal help, please visit LawHelp.org for resources and referrals to trusted partners across the U.S.
