As of May 1, 2013, New York lawyers are required to report every second year on the number of pro bono service hours provided to poor and underserved clients, and the amount of voluntary financial contributions made to organizations serving primarily poor and underserved clients.

The new reporting requirement takes effect concurrently with an amendment to the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct that strongly encourages New York lawyers to aspire to provide at least 50 hours of pro bono service each year.

For more information on these new requirements in New York, visit http://www.nycourts.gov/attorneys/probono/reportingreqs-intro.shtml .