Volunteer your legal skills where they matter most — expanding access to justice and serving Clevelanders in need.
Legal Support for Nonprofits – Advise grassroots nonprofits on governance, compliance, and other critical legal issues.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts – Support artists and cultural organizations with legal advice to protect creative work.
Pro Bono Civil Appeals – Serve as volunteer counsel review and represent civil appeals in the Ohio Eighth District Court.
Homeless Legal Assistance Program – Provide essential legal help to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Our pro bono legal assistance programs also offer volunteers an opportunity to earn CLE credit, as outlined in Rule X of the Supreme Court Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio.
Guide students and aspiring lawyers by sharing your experience, insight, and encouragement.
3Rs Program – Join a team of legal professionals teaching the Constitution and career planning in Cleveland high schools.
Stokes Scholars Program – Mentor college students through a hands-on summer program with paid internships, seminars, and law school prep.
Summer Legal Adventure – Inspire high school students through a one-week legal institute with judges, lawyers, and law professors.
Mock Trial – Serve as an advisor or judge in competitions that bring law to life for high school students across Ohio.
Say Yes Legal Assistance – Be part of the legal community supporting CMSD students and families with free access to legal help.
Strengthen your connection to Cleveland’s legal community while building relationships, growing your network, and staying actively involved.
Committees – Collaborate with fellow members on initiatives that support the profession and strengthen our legal community.
Sections – Connect with attorneys in your practice area or career stage through targeted programming, shared interests, and ongoing engagement.
Lawyer Referral & Information Service – Serve the broader community by helping individuals find the right lawyer while increasing your visibility and building your practice.
Fund the work that expands access to justice, strengthens the profession, and serves Greater Cleveland while building a lasting legacy of impact.
Donate – Make a direct impact through directed or unrestricted giving, give anonymously, or establish a legacy gift that supports vital work for years to come.
Sponsor – Partner with the CMBA on events and initiatives that bring the legal community together while strengthening your standing and presence within the profession.
Advertise – Connect with the legal community through CMBA publications and platforms while helping fund the Bar’s programs, services, and ongoing work.
