PILI Alumni Spotlight: David Scriven-Young, 2003 PILI Fellow
Every time I attend a PILI meeting, I am inspired by my colleagues and am reminded of my own commitment to do pro bono work. Second, PILI meetings and events are fun — great people and interesting conversations.
Michael Bergmann is Special Guest Columnist for Illinois Courts Connect
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke invited PILI Executive Director Michael Bergmann to be a special guest columnist in the August 2021 edition of Illinois Courts Connect, the monthly newsletter of the Illinois Judicial Branch.
PILI Partners with the Illinois Judges Association on Pro Bono
PILI has partnered with the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) to advance pro bono with the IJA’s membership over the next year.
Make a Donation to Help Ensure Equal Access to Justice
While we are all excited to get back to life after the pandemic, we cannot forget our vulnerable neighbors. Many of the protections shielding them during this difficult time are expiring; the eviction moratorium is being rolled back and debt payments will soon come due. Civil legal aid helps to ease these burdens in our communities.
PILI Guest Post: 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Its Integration Mandate
Especially in Illinois, we must invest more into home and community-based systems so that people with disabilities can live safe and fulfilling lives in their homes and communities as the ADA requires.
Five Volunteers Named to PILI’s 2021 Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll
As part of our 2021 virtual Annual Pro Bono Reception, we celebrated those named to PILI’s Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll. Those recognized through our Honor Roll have been chosen by PILI staff for their volunteer contributions through the pro bono opportunities available through PILI’s Pro Bono Program. We are so grateful to these extraordinary volunteers whom we regularly rely on to help individuals, families and communities in need.
PILI Announces its 2021 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
On June 16th, as part of our Virtual Annual Pro Bono Reception, PILI will recognize the 47 law firms and corporations named to the 2021 Pro Bono Recognition Roster.
Meet the 2021 Class of Summer Interns and Fellows
PILI is excited to welcome the 2021 class of summer Interns and Fellows! This year, 46 summer Law Student Interns and 63 Graduate Fellows will provide 37,300 hours of legal services.