Get caught up on all the latest news from PILI, and look ahead with us to what’s coming up in our Law Student Internship, Graduate Fellowship, Alumni, and Pro Bono Initiative Programs.
Chicago Federal Government Pro Bono Program Honors PILI
At the Federal Government Pro Bono Fair on December 6, PILI was recognized for our efforts in advancing the Chicago Federal Government Pro Bono Program.
Read PILI’s 2013 Annual Report
Hot off the presses, PILI’s 2013 Annual Report tells the story of PILI’s 36th year, with stats about our impact and stories from our program participants. Read our report here, or contact us to request your own copy.
2013 Distinguished Public Service Award: Ann Hilton Fisher
PILI is pleased to present this award to Ann in recognition of her career-long commitment to protecting and advocating for the legal rights of the most vulnerable among us.
2013 PILI Fellow Alumni Award: Max Stein
The 2013 recipient of PILI’s Distinguished Fellow Alumni Award is Max Stein. Max was a 2001 PILI Fellow at the Shriver Center and is now at Boodell & Domanskis. He has an active pro bono practice and serves as the president of the board of directors for the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
2013 PILI Intern Alumni Award: Marjie Nielsen
The 2013 recipient of PILI’s Distinguished Intern Alumni Award is Marjie Nielsen, 2001 PILI Intern, who now works at the Chicago Legal Clinic. Marjie Nielsen has exhibited an unwavering dedication to serving the underserved throughout her legal career.
2013 Pro Bono Initiative Award: DLA Piper
The recipient of PILI’s 2013 Pro Bono Initiative Award is DLA Piper (US) LLP. As one of the largest law firms in the world, DLA Piper develops, manages and delivers quality pro bono legal services in immense size, scale and scope.
Register now for PILI’s first Alumni Service Project
PILI is partnering with Center for Disability & Elder Law’s Senior Center Initiative to provide pro bono legal assistance to seniors in preparing durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Property and Living Will Declarations.
Pro Bono Week with PILI
PILI is co-sponsoring and participating in several events across the city, state, and even the country during National Pro Bono Week. We hope to see you at one or more of these events!
Summer 2014 Law Student Internship Application Opens Today for 2Ls
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all agencies have completed their hiring, usually by March, but law students are encouraged to apply early, as this process can be highly competitive.