As the Director of Pro Bono & Operations, Sharon Bashan oversees NLSLA’s pro bono program, offering a wide range of opportunities for attorneys, law students, and other volunteers to engage in pro bono service. Sharon recruits volunteers, directs the placement of pro bono cases, and develops pro bono partnership opportunities with various partners, including law firms, in-house legal departments, law schools, and bar associations. In addition to her pro bono role, Sharon participates in grant writing and other projects that relate to systems and services delivery, funding, and strategic planning. She is very knowledgeable about national and local trends, successful project models, and best practices as they relate to pro bono and access to justice. Sharon received degrees in Sociology and Environmental Policy from UC Santa Cruz and her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law.