Ester F. McGowan (founder of Pro Bono Institute)

Ester F. McGowan is the founder of the Pro Bono Institute, an organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting lawyers to provide free legal services to those in need. Her leadership helped create a platform that connects legal professionals with nonprofit and public interest organizations, fostering pro bono work that improves access to justice. Through her efforts, she has advanced the role of lawyers as active contributors to social good, emphasizing the importance of pro bono service in strengthening communities and promoting fairness in the legal system.