October 2025

2025 Pro Bono Partner Awards Reception

Please join us for an evening of celebrating YOUR excellence in pro bono at our annual Pro Bono Partner Awards Reception on Capitol Hill.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST

America's Square

300 New Jersey Ave NW

Washington, DC 20001

We hold this event to recognize, celebrate and honor our generous sponsors, pro bono partners, volunteer attorneys, and Veteran advocates who are dedicated to our mission and our nation's Veterans.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available - secure your spot today!

Show the world YOU care about Veterans. The continued support of our corporate and law firm partners helps us provide free legal help to Veterans nationwide struggling with: 

• U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims cases
• “Other Than Honorable” discharges
• Military Sexual Trauma (MST) 
• Obtaining U.S. Citizenship through Service

Distinguished Service Award Winner!

Last month, The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program was named as the Veteran Service Organization of the Year (>$1M budget) by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Distinguished Service Awards.

This recognition is huge honor that shines light on the dedication of our incredible staff, volunteers, and mission partners who work tirelessly to ensure each Veteran client receives the care, benefits, and justice that they have earned.

Thank You for Hosting Us, Gibson Dunn!

On September 16, our U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) Practice Group held a hybrid Rule 33 Panel Discussion in partnership with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP over at their DC headquarters.

This panel discussion was a unique opportunity to learn about the Rule 33 Conference firsthand from CAVC mediators that conduct and mediate the conferences, Office of General Counsel that advocates on behalf of the VA, and the Volunteer attorneys that represent the client on a pro bono basis.

The panel featured Rule 33 Conference experts:

Gina D’Amico, Esq., The Veterans Consortium

Anita Koepcke, Esq., Department of Veterans Affairs

Marquan Robertson, Esq., Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Amy Roth-Pixton, Esq., U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Thank you to our moderator and panelists for lending their expertise and differing perspectives to curate a mindful and engaging discussion. And a BIG THANK YOU to Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP for your continued partnership and support of our mission.

2025 Veterans Law Moot Court Competition

Beginning on November 8, our Veterans Law experts will help run the annual National Veterans Law Moot Court Competition in partnership with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims (CAVC), the CAVC Bar Association and The George Washington University Law School.

The event features 28 teams with two law students apiece, arguing challenging Veterans Law issues before panels of distinguished practitioners and judges.  On November 9, finalists will go head-to-head in the CAVC courtroom before sitting judges!

Pro Bono Week Happenings

In celebration of Pro Bono Week, The Veterans Consortium (TVC) is partnering with Washington Council of Lawyers to hold two, one-day pop-up All Veterans Legal Advice & Referral Clinics to serve the needs of veterans in the DC area.

To volunteer, reach out to Hayley Wolf, Esq. at hayley.wolf@vetsprobono.org.

Free Virtual

Pop-Up Veterans Clinic:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Where:

Virtually, open to DC area Veterans.

Appointments are free but required. Click here to schedule.

Open to all Veterans in the DC, MD, and VA area to speak with an attorney for free.

Free In-Person

Pop-Up Veterans Clinic:

Friday, October 24, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Where:

Washington VA Medical Center

50 Irving St NW

Washington, D.C. 20422

(Click here for directions)

Open to all Veterans in the DC, MD, and VA area to speak with an attorney for free. Walk-ins only.

Pro Bono Week is recognized nationwide and runs from October 19 - 25.

For events happening in the DC area, click here.

For events happening nationwide, click here.

Interested in volunteer opportunities beyond Pro Bono Week?

Schedule a meeting with us!

The Season for Giving

The 2025 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is open through January 15, 2026.



Federal workers can enter CFC #95004 and provide critical monthly support to:

• Non-Citizen Veterans applying for U.S. Citizenship
• Women Veterans access to VA Benefits
• Veteran Legal Clinics, local and nationwide
• And more!

Thank you for your generosity and support on behalf of our nation's Veterans.

Steve Jordon

Executive Director

#theyfoughtforus #vetsprobono

Meet Benjamin Marble!

A dedicated attorney from Littler Mendelson P.C. shares a powerful story about a Discharge Upgrade he was able to help a Veteran obtain.

Please join us in thanking him for all his hard work. If you are a Veterans Consortium volunteer attorney and have an incredible story to share, click below.