Senior legal figures and pro bono advocates came together on Monday evening to encourage more lawyers to take up pro bono work, particularly in areas beyond their usual expertise.

In a discussion hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills to mark the start of U.K. Pro Bono Week 2023, an all-female panel of lawyers at firms including Latham & Watkins, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe and Reed Smith relayed their experiences in various pro bono initiatives and encouraged involvement in wide-ranging areas of law.