“It is no exaggeration to say that Lisa Madigan has served as a lifeline for funding for civil legal aid in Illinois.”
PILI Celebrates Pro Bono Week
Pro Bono Week 2018 was October 21st to October 27th this year and PILI celebrated with 11 events, 400 attendees, over a dozen awards and several pro bono opportunities!
PILI Welcomes New Administration & Finance Assistant
Rebecca is based in our Chicago Office and ensures the efficient day-to-day operations of PILI and provides support for our programs and staff.
Thank You to Kirkland and United for Staffing the November Legal Clinic!
Volunteers from Kirkland & Ellis and United Airlines volunteered at the Legal Prep Community Law Clinic in November and assisted clients with legal issues such as divorce and medicare determinations.
Guest Post: How PILI’s Pro Bono Program Helps Those in Need
With PILI’s assistance and leadership, we have made strides in meeting the needs of those who would not otherwise have a voice in the legal system.
October Legal Prep Community Law Clinic Adopted by Brinks Gilson & Lione
Thank you to the volunteers from Brinks Gilson & Lione who volunteered at the Legal Prep Community Law Clinic in October.
PILI to Fund $309,000 in Public Interest Law Student Internship Grants in 2019
PILI will fund 60 Law Student Interns at 28 public interest law organizations across Illinois during the 2018-19 academic year and the summer of 2019.
Guest Post: New Board President Sarah Bernstein on Getting Involved with PILI
“We at PILI are committed to our mission to cultivate a lifelong commitment to public interest law and pro bono service within the Illinois legal community. We would love for you to be a part of that journey”.
Introducing New Board Leadership and Members
As we start a new fiscal year, we are introducing board leadership for two-year terms and welcome several new board members.
Introducing New Alumni Network Leadership
Welcoming Emily Seymore as Chair, Jessica Schneider as Chair-Elect and David Scriven-Young as Vice Chair.