Pilot is important first step to filling justice gap for low-income people with legal needs.
Call for Nominations for Pro Bono Awards
The ABA, ISBA and ACS are currently seeking nominations for their 2018 awards.
Pro Bono Spotlight: Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund
“This is a great opportunity to provide a voice for these people and to do what we are all trained to do as lawyers – to represent the rights of someone who needs assistance in a very real and tangible way.”
Thanks to Clinic Volunteers from Chapman and Cutler
Thank you to the attorneys from Chapman and Culter LLP who volunteered at the February Legal Prep Community Law Clinic.
Public Interest Law Initiative Welcomes Louis Fogel as Newest Board Member
“PILI is a great organization and I am proud to be a member of its Board of Directors.”
PILI Welcomes Nine Spring 2018 Interns
PILI is excited to welcome nine spring semester Law Student Interns who will work at public interest law agencies in Chicago during the spring semester.
Guest Post: Human Trafficking of People With Disabilities
People with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual violence than people without disabilities. In a recent special series, NPR called sexual assault of people with intellectual disabilities an “epidemic no one talks about.”
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Augustinas, 2017 PILI Intern
“I came to law school knowing I wanted to practice public interest law, and that my career, however it took shape, was going to be committed to helping those who need help the most. That commitment has only been enhanced by the Internship experiences PILI has allowed me to have.”
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Kirsten Moran, 2017 Graduate Fellow
“I’m excited about becoming involved in other pro bono opportunities at Jones Day, and plan to continue public service advocacy in the Chicago community.”
Introducing PILI Board Members Elected in 2017
Recently, the PILI Board of Directors elected four new members: Paul E. Greenwalt III of Schiff Hardin, Michael Lohnes of Katten Muchin Rosenman, David Rodriguez of DePaul University College of Illinois, and Marisa Wiesman of Prairie State Legal Services. Paul E. Greenwalt is a partner at Schiff Hardin who concentrates his practice in commercial and […]