McDermott & AABA Host Illinois Free Legal Answers Clinic Day
Thank you to the Asian American Bar Association and McDermott Will & Emery for hosting the Illinois Free Legal Answers Clinic on January 30thand answering 19 legal questions from people in need!
Jerome Mirza Foundation Awards Special Grant for Upcoming Summit
PILI is grateful to the Jerome Mirza Foundation for providing a special $5,000 grant to cover the cost of the upcoming Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees Summit.
PILI Welcomes Eight Spring Semester Law Student Interns
PILI is excited to welcome eight spring Law Student Interns who will work 200 hours during the semester at legal service agencies in Chicago.
Our Chicago Office Has Moved!
As of February 3, 2020, PILI is moving to a new address in downtown Chicago.
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Nora Cygan, 2019 Law Student Intern
“Since my Internship has ended, I am more eager than ever to work hard to help clients achieve the best possible representation.”
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Shenna Johnson, 2019 Graduate Fellow
“I will ensure that pro bono is not an afterthought, but rather, a consistent component of my practice.”
Report on PILI’s Fall 2019 Interns
“The look on all of our client’s faces when we finish their case has impacted me significantly. It makes me realize how necessary this work is for the greater good and health of our justice system.“
Robert E. Gallagher Charitable Trust Renews Support of PILI Law Student Internship Program
The renewed funding from this grant of $13,000 will fully fund two Law Student Interns.
Francis Beidler Foundation Renews Support of PILI
The Francis Beidler Foundation granted PILI $13,000 grant to support general operating expenses as well as to fund the Alfred C. Tisdahl Memorial Internship.