Pro Bono Adventures: Bradley Koenig

September/October 2026

We’re spreading tales of pro bono adventures to highlight the impact that pro bono work can have on someone’s life. This month’s featured volunteer is Bradley Koenig.

Bradley’s Story
One of the most rewarding aspects of my previous role as access to justice program coordinator for the Colorado and Denver Bar Associations was helping coordinate the free legal clinic for veterans in Denver. My colleague, Katrina Silbaq, and I organized veterans as they arrived so our pro bono attorneys could use their skills to best help those in need.

I never knew what was going to happen when I walked through the front door. I was usually greeted with questions as soon as I arrived, with people asking when they could sign up and speak with an attorney. It was overwhelming at first, but I quickly came to appreciate the energy of the clinic.

My favorite part of the clinic was talking with veterans while they waited for their turn. I heard life story after life story, political opinions, and stories about military service. Whatever you can imagine, I have probably heard it.

Like any job that involves working with the public, there were occasionally difficult conversations. Some people were frustrated, and sometimes I was the person they vented to. But those moments were far outweighed by the veterans who would stop to shake my hand, thank our volunteers, or tell us how much they appreciated having someone take the time to listen and help.

The beauty of this clinic was getting to meet people from all walks of life. We saw veterans who were experiencing homelessness and trying to get back on their feet, as well as veterans who arrived after work in nice cars. They came from very different circumstances, but they all had one thing in common—they needed legal help, and they were grateful that someone was there to provide it. The cool part about my position was that I got to hear every one of their stories and see a little bit of who they really were.

Have a pro bono story to share? Send to Casey Frank at probono@caseyfrank.com.