Annual Pro Bono Reception Wraps Up
PILI’s 2020 Annual Pro Bono Reception was held over the course of the week of June 15th to19th and including daily video features to celebrate the tremendous pro bono work being done across Illinois.
Seven Volunteers Named to PILI’s Inaugural Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll
Seven volunteers were named to PILI’s inaugural Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll, announced and recognized on Thursday, June 18, 2020 during PILI’s virtual Annual Pro Bono Reception.
PILI Announces its 2020 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
This year, 47 law firms and corporations were named to the Recognition Roster.
Statement from Board President and Executive Director of PILI
This statement was issued by the President of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director of PILI.
PILI Welcomes Jessica Schneider as New Managing Attorney
Jessica is responsible for helping to expand and enhance pro bono legal assistance across Illinois by overseeing the work of PILI’s Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees, Illinois Free Legal Answers, and PILI’s participation in the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN).
PILI Welcomes 2020 Interns and Fellows at Virtual Orientation
Over 130 law students and recent graduates logged in to learn how to better serve their clients and organizations this summer.
2020 Annual Pro Bono Reception Goes Virtual
Even in these challenging times, there is much to celebrate in terms of the life-changing pro bono work being performed across Illinois.
Guest Post: The State’s Responsibility to Equal Justice
The Illinois General Assembly will be reconvening this week to begin final budget negotiations. Please contact your state legislators as soon as possible and urge them to protect the civil legal aid appropriation in the FY 21 budget. Our advocacy tool makes it quick and easy.
Meet the 2020 Class of Summer Interns and Fellows
This year, 48 summer Law Student Interns and 63 Graduate Fellows will provide 38,100 hours of legal services.