PILI Celebrates National Volunteer Month
As part of National Volunteer Month, we want to express our gratitude to the many volunteers who help make equal access to justice a reality in Illinois!
PILI Executive Director Receives Award from Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
At its recent 50th Anniversary celebration in Champaign, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid presented PILI’s Executive Director with its the Russell K. Scott Equal Justice Award for his outstanding leadership in promoting and supporting legal aid and expanding and improving access to justice for low-income people.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
In March, PILI connected with three champions of PILI for their reflections on Women’s History Month. We are honored to spotlight Lee Ann Russo, Kyle Petersen and Davina DiPaolo.
Free Legal Answers 2021 Summary Report
Nearly 200,000 civil legal questions have been submitted across the country to the Free Legal Answers website since its launch in 2016. In Illinois, Free Legal Answers is managed by PILI, the Public Interest Law Initiative and is a leader in the number of volunteers registered (918) and questions answered (10,792).
Pro Bono Opportunities & Programming: February 2022 Recap
February was another busy month for PILI! This is a summary of all things PILI and pro bono that happened in February 2022.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Reflections on Black History Month
This month, PILI connected with two PILI Alumni for their reflections on Black History Month. We are honored to spotlight Vanessa Weathersby and Natanya Pope-Sohel.
Introducing Spring 2022 PILI Interns
PILI is excited to introduce eight spring Law Student Interns who are working 200 hours during the semester at legal service agencies throughout Chicago. Read more about their backgrounds and diverse Internship experiences below.