Leveraging the Public Interest Impact of Attorneys! 2024 Pro Bono Attorney Recruitment Seminar

Since its establishment in 1995, the Judicial Reform Foundation (hereinafter referred to as JRF) has worked toward building a "judicial system worthy of the people's trust," ranging from advocating for the display of judges' nameplates on the bench to establishing evaluation systems for judges and prosecutors, as well as setting up a grievance center. At the same time, JRF aspires to be a more influential platform so that every person in this land can enjoy the right to a fair trial as naturally as breathing; so that Taiwanese

Since its establishment in 1995, the Judicial Reform Foundation (hereinafter referred to as JRF) has worked toward building a "judicial system worthy of the people's trust," ranging from advocating for the display of judges' nameplates on the bench to establishing evaluation systems for judges and prosecutors, as well as setting up a grievance center. At the same time, JRF aspires to be a more influential platform so that every person in this land can enjoy the right to a fair trial as naturally as breathing; so that Taiwanese society possesses a firm and continuous oversight force to prevent those in power from abusing it; and so that the judiciary has the courage to acknowledge its own imperfections, allowing wrongful convictions to be vindicated and the system to be continuously reformed.

The Public Interest Affairs Committee of the Taipei Bar Association is dedicated to encouraging and supporting members in understanding and participating in public interest affairs. Through this collaborative seminar, we hope to share experiences in participating in various public interest affairs such as human rights, the environment, transitional justice, and charity. Coupled with shares from JRF's specialized groups on oversight, rescue, and legal education, we aim to let members witness the diverse facets of attorney participation in the public interest!

As Taiwan transitioned from the martial law period to a democratic society, many people have tirelessly participated in reform work concerning democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. These efforts have laid the foundation for deepening Taiwan's democracy, enhancing judicial quality, and defending human rights. We sincerely invite you to reserve time to participate in this seminar and join us in becoming another progressive force in Taiwanese society!

Online Registration

Time

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 14:00-16:30

Location

Taipei Bar Association (9F., No. 7, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)

Speakers

Moderator
Lee Ming-ju, Attorney / Deputy Executive Director, Judicial Reform Foundation

Keynote Speakers
Lin Shih-mei, Attorney / Chair, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Tsai Chia-cheng, Attorney / Deputy Chair, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Lin Tze-lin, Attorney / Member, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Chou Yu-hsiu, Attorney / Supervisor, Taipei Bar Association
Huang Hsu-tian, Attorney / Chairperson, Judicial Reform Foundation
Lin Yung-sung, Attorney / Standing Board Director, Judicial Reform Foundation
Lin Chun-hung, Attorney / Standing Board Director, Judicial Reform Foundation

Agenda

Time	Content	Speaker
14:00	Opening and Speaker Introduction	Lee Ming-ju, Attorney
14:05	[Experience Sharing] Sharing Experiences in Attorney Public Interest Affairs Participation	Lin Shih-mei, Attorney; Tsai Chia-cheng, Attorney; Lin Tze-lin, Attorney; Chou Yu-hsiu, Attorney
14:45	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form I] Complaint Center, Wrongful Conviction Rescue	Lin Chun-hung, Attorney
15:00	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form II] Bill Research, Drafting, and Advocacy	Lin Yung-sung, Attorney
15:15	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form III] Oversight Evaluation, Legal Education	Huang Hsu-tian, Attorney
15:30	Intermission
15:40	Zone division by headcount, rotating tables	Breakout Discussion
16:20	Filling out Volunteer Intention Forms, Closing	Lee Ming-ju, Attorney

Organizers

Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Taiwan Judicial Reform Foundation

Event Contact

Specialist Chen Yin-ting
ytc@jrf.org.tw
02-2523-1178 #23

Notes

If you are unable to attend due to schedule conflicts, you are very welcome to watch JRF's introductory videos on partial working groups, and fill out the volunteer form.

JRF focuses on four major working dimensions: bills and policies, judge and prosecutor evaluation, individual case rescue, and legal education. It includes specialized groups such as the "Wrongful Conviction Rescue Team," "Penal Institution Group," "Individual Case Evaluation for Judges and Prosecutors," "Gender Judicial Reform Group," "Police, Prosecutor and Investigation Reform Group," "Criminal Procedure Act Reconstruction and Amendment Group," "Digital Rule of Law Group," "Judicial Burden Reduction and Judgment Quality Enhancement Group," and "Legal Education Group." We look forward to attorney volunteers joining us to jointly promote these initiatives!

society possesses a firm and continuous oversight force to prevent those in power from abusing it; and so that the judiciary has the courage to acknowledge its own imperfections, allowing wrongful convictions to be vindicated and the system to be continuously reformed.

The Public Interest Affairs Committee of the Taipei Bar Association is dedicated to encouraging and supporting members in understanding and participating in public interest affairs. Through this collaborative seminar, we hope to share experiences in participating in various public interest affairs such as human rights, the environment, transitional justice, and charity. Coupled with shares from JRF's specialized groups on oversight, rescue, and legal education, we aim to let members witness the diverse facets of attorney participation in the public interest!

As Taiwan transitioned from the martial law period to a democratic society, many people have tirelessly participated in reform work concerning democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. These efforts have laid the foundation for deepening Taiwan's democracy, enhancing judicial quality, and defending human rights. We sincerely invite you to reserve time to participate in this seminar and join us in becoming another progressive force in Taiwanese society!

Online Registration

Time

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 14:00-16:30

Location

Taipei Bar Association (9F., No. 7, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City)

Speakers

Moderator
Lee Ming-ju, Attorney / Deputy Executive Director, Judicial Reform Foundation

Keynote Speakers
Lin Shih-mei, Attorney / Chair, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Tsai Chia-cheng, Attorney / Deputy Chair, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Lin Tze-lin, Attorney / Member, Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Chou Yu-hsiu, Attorney / Supervisor, Taipei Bar Association
Huang Hsu-tian, Attorney / Chairperson, Judicial Reform Foundation
Lin Yung-sung, Attorney / Standing Board Director, Judicial Reform Foundation
Lin Chun-hung, Attorney / Standing Board Director, Judicial Reform Foundation

Agenda

Time	Content	Speaker
14:00	Opening and Speaker Introduction	Lee Ming-ju, Attorney
14:05	[Experience Sharing] Sharing Experiences in Attorney Public Interest Affairs Participation	Lin Shih-mei, Attorney; Tsai Chia-cheng, Attorney; Lin Tze-lin, Attorney; Chou Yu-hsiu, Attorney
14:45	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form I] Complaint Center, Wrongful Conviction Rescue	Lin Chun-hung, Attorney
15:00	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form II] Bill Research, Drafting, and Advocacy	Lin Yung-sung, Attorney
15:15	[JRF Public Interest Participation Form III] Oversight Evaluation, Legal Education	Huang Hsu-tian, Attorney
15:30	Intermission
15:40	Zone division by headcount, rotating tables	Breakout Discussion
16:20	Filling out Volunteer Intention Forms, Closing	Li Ming-ju, Attorney

Organizers

Public Interest Affairs Committee, Taipei Bar Association
Taiwan Judicial Reform Foundation

Event Contact

Specialist Chen Yin-ting
ytc@jrf.org.tw
02-2523-1178 #23

Notes

If you are unable to attend due to schedule conflicts, you are very welcome to watch JRF's introductory videos on partial working groups, and fill out the volunteer form.

JRF focuses on four major working dimensions: bills and policies, judge and prosecutor evaluation, individual case rescue, and legal education. It includes specialized groups such as the "Wrongful Conviction Rescue Team," "Penal Institution Group," "Individual Case Evaluation for Judges and Prosecutors," "Gender Judicial Reform Group," "Police, Prosecutor and Investigation Reform Group," "Criminal Procedure Act Reconstruction and Amendment Group," "Digital Rule of Law Group," "Judicial Burden Reduction and Judgment Quality Enhancement Group," and "Legal Education Group." We look forward to attorney volunteers joining us to jointly promote these initiatives!