For a different look at the advantages of pro bono work, read my latest article titled The Pro Bono Plus:  How Pro Bono Work Can Enhance Your For-Profit Career, which was recently published by The Houston Lawyer Magazine.  As mentioned in the article, handling pro bono work can boost a lawyer’s contacts.  This is even true for international lawyers; serving on the board of a large international charity may introduce you to prominent businesspersons who are similarly involved in the international arena.