Pombo's idea was, "to use the Foundation to make others happy by fighting against social injustice and defending human rights". It was therefore decided that pro bono work was the best way to achieve this. Pombo said, "Because this kind of work is done voluntarily at no charge, it's where lawyers can contribute the most value".

The aim of the Foundation run by Pombo is to regulate pro bono work and provide support in terms of legal responsibilities, strategic lawsuits, political incidents and education on values.

But this concept must become better known. To this end, Pombo referred to the historical origins of the practice. She explained that pro bono work existed in the first century and that it began in Spain when the Spanish Constitution was ratified. Article 119 refers to providing legal assistance at no charge. However, the concept has not been sufficiently developed.

"The United States and Australia are the countries that have implemented the pro bono concept the most. In some countries it is obligatory and in others it is recommended that attorneys do 50 hours of pro bono work a year, even though it is not obligatory. It's a way for lawyers to make their contribution to society", she said.

Finally, the director of the Fernando Pombo Foundation described pro bono work in terms of how it can be handled by law firms. She said that lawyers can choose their own pro bono work and make an altruistic contribution to society in a number of different ways, such as when it is necessary to raise funds for rare diseases, or to build schools in Haiti; when associations wonder what to do with the excess money raised for a good cause; or what procedures should be followed in the construction of a centre for treating people with substance abuse problems.