State Bar of Texas Launches Statewide Online Portal to Connect Volunteer Lawyers to Texans in Need The Pro Bono Opportunity Portal allows lawyers and law students to search, learn about, and volunteer for matters suitable to their interests and skills Published January 26, 2021 • Updated on January 26, 2021 at 1:26 pm State Bar of Texas The State Bar of Texas has partnered with Paladin, a justice tech company, to create a statewide online portal designed to help lawyers find volunteer opportunities and assist Texans with their legal needs. According to the State Bar of Texas, through the free statewide portal, volunteer lawyers and law students have a centralized location to search and sign up for pro bono opportunities across the state.