As PILI’s new fiscal year began on September 1st, we want to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors.
Introducing New Leadership of PILI’s Board of Directors
At its July 2026 meeting, the PILI Board of Directors elected new officers for PILI’s next two fiscal years beginning September 1, 2026. Lisa McCraw was elected President.
August 2026 PILI Post
Read more about PILI Giving Day, plus grants, Alumni highlights, Internship opportunities and more.
Celebrating the Service of PILI’s Outgoing Board Members
As PILI’s Fiscal Year 2026 comes to an end, we want to extend our greatest appreciation for the leadership of several individuals who are concluding their service on PILI’s Board of Directors at the end of August.
Thank You to All Who Supported PILI Giving Day
PILI’s Giving Day was a huge success and we are incredibly grateful to our wonderfully generous donors for their support in helping us reach our goal.
PILI Welcomes Newest Alumni at 2026 Alumni Reception
On August 5th, PILI’s Alumni Network gathered at The Gage in Chicago for the 2026 Alumni Reception. The successful evening brought together PILI Interns, Fellows, Alumni, Advisors and friends to celebrate this year’s class and welcome our newest members into the PILI Alumni Network. Throughout the summer, PILI Law Student Interns and Graduate Fellows have […]
PILI Receives More Than $300,000 in Grant Support to Advance Equal Access to Justice
PILI is proud to announce that we have received $302,174 in new grant funding to expand access to legal assistance, strengthen pro bono service and invest in PILI’s organizational capacity and future. These grants will support several areas of PILI’s work, including Illinois Free Legal Answers, our Conflict of Interest Pro Bono Referral Panels, legal […]
July 2026 PILI Post
Read about PILI’s Alumni Reception, PILI Giving Day, Call for Nominations & More!
One Year Later: MCLE for Pro Bono Continues to Expand Access to Justice in Illinois
Celebrate one year of Illinois’ MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program, the expansion to newly-admitted attorneys, and a national milestone of more than 500,000 civil legal questions answered through ABA Free Legal Answers.
Thank You for a Successful 2026 Annual Pro Bono Reception
On June 25th, PILI held the Annual Pro Bono Reception which celebrates the inspiring and life-changing pro bono work being done in Illinois.