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.
PILI Spotlight: 2021 Board of Director’s Alumni Representatives
PILI is excited to welcome Aleathea Williams and Paris Mayfield to our Board of Directors as the 2021 Intern and Fellow Alumni Representatives.
PILI Provides Valuable CLE Programming to Statewide Pro Bono Volunteers
In 2021, PILI had 235 attendees at its Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series offered to pro bono volunteers across the state and over seven sessions.
Volunteers Needed in the Third, Sixth & Tenth Judicial Circuits
PILI provides a variety of pro bono opportunities for lawyers, law students and legal professionals across the state of Illinois. As we kick of 2022, we are spotlighting of few of these opportunities for which we are actively seeking pro bono volunteers at this time in the Third, Sixth & Tenth Judicial Circuits.
Kristen Rodriguez of Dentons Joins PILI’s Board of Directors
PILI is excited to welcome our newest board member, Kristen Rodriguez, a PILI Alum at Dentons.
PILI Establishes Cross-Circuit Working Groups
PILI has established several new working groups to advance its efforts through its eleven Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees around the state.
Take The Initiative: Support Our Work with a Year-End Gift
Heading into 2022, PILI is asking our network and supporters to take the initiative to expand free legal services in Illinois for those in need. As part of our 45th anniversary celebration, we will be following our founder’s footsteps to engage, inspire and empower those advancing equal access to justice in the new year.