Guest Post: Looking Back at PILI’s Accomplishments Under Board President Brad Lane
This is a guest post from outgoing PILI Board of Directors President, Brad Lane. Brad is an intellectual property litigator and shareholder at Brinks Gilson & Lione.
PILI Thanks Board Members for Their Service
As our fiscal year comes to a close, we’d like to thank several of our board members for their service.
Fifth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee Hosts Legal Answers Volunteer Program
On August 9th, the Fifth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee co-sponsored a Free Legal Answers volunteer program at Tapella & Eberspacher in Charleston.
Baker McKenzie Adopts August Legal Prep Community Law Clinic
Attorneys assisted with issues including eviction and order of protection.
Encouraging Experiences in the Public Interest: Takeaways from the 2018 Law School Pro Bono Roundtable
On July 17th, 17 law school representatives met at PILI’s annual Law School Pro Bono Roundtable to discuss best practices, successful strategies and collaboration opportunities.
Kevin Fee Elected to PILI Board of Directors
“I am extremely excited to join the board of such a storied organization. PILI has done so much good in our community and I look forward to helping PILI continue to achieve its mission however I can.”
PILI Launches Twentieth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
PILI’s Twentieth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will hold its first meeting on June 26th.
Guest Post: Helping Veterans through the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network
Illinois is home to somewhere near 1 million veterans, active duty service members, members of the national guard, and spouses and dependents of the same. Illinois is also home to the most comprehensive statewide network of civil legal service providers dedicated to assisting that population in the country.
Polk Bros. Foundation Awards $110,000 Grant to PILI Over Two Years
This funding supports the Law Student Internship Program.
PILI Announces its 2018 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
This year, 45 law firms and corporations were named to the Recognition Roster.