The Law Society of Ireland is set to host the Power of Pro Bono Justice & the Fight Against the Death Penalty, an event presented by Amicus and Arthur Cox. The event line-up features global leaders working on the frontlines of pro bono work, death penalty cases and post-conviction appeals, and human rights.
Attendees will hear from experts who are shaping legal responses to capital punishment, advancing access to justice, and driving systemic reform through strategic pro bono work. The event will explore the realities of death penalty defence, the critical role of volunteer lawyers, and the ongoing fight to protect the rights and dignity of those facing the harshest sentences.
Event details
- Date: 22 April 2026
- Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm
- Location: Law Society of Ireland
- Registration:Book online
The event will also stream live from Blackhall Place from 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Keynote speakers:
- Margot Ravenscroft, Director, Amicus
- Prof. Raoul Shonemann, Clinical Professor and Co-Director, Capital Punishment Clinic at University of Texas School of Law
- Samantha Knight KC, Matrix Chambers
- Q & A moderated by Carolann Minnock, Arthur Cox
Commenting ahead of the event, Law Society President, Rosemarie Loftus, said:
“Pro bono work lies at the heart of the legal profession. Over decades, it has been instrumental in promoting access to justice, both in Ireland and beyond.
“Recognising the vital contribution of legal professionals who volunteer their skills and knowledge to help those who cannot access legal advice through any other means remains important. Pro bono work supports the legal eco-system and the rule of law.