“Susan embodies what PILI preaches: A lifelong commitment to public service.”
2017 Distinguished Public Service Award: Bernard H. Shapiro
“Bernie’s accomplishments and leadership are remarkable. He is the soul of our organization and a role model for not only our staff, but for all legal aid staff.”
Report on Summer 2017 PILI Intern, Fellow and Supervisor Evaluation
The following is an executive summary on the summer 2017 evaluations and service tracking forms received by PILI Interns, Fellows and Supervisors.
Thank You for Supporting PILI’s 40th Anniversary Awards Gala!
We raised over $365,000, including just over $40,000 at the event itself, to support our programs and kick off the next 40 years of service.
Guest Post: From Intern to Supporter, An Alum’s Experience With PILI
In working to give back to an organization that supported me and does so much to support the public interest legal community, I find that PILI continues to provide me unique opportunities to engage and connect.
Fall 2017 Interns Wrap Up Semester
Eight Interns provided 1,600 hours of legal services helping those in need.
Firms and Corporations Increasing Donations for PILI’s 40th Anniversary
PILI is extremely grateful to those that have pledged new or increased support this year to celebrate our 40th Anniversary.
Guest Post: “I Don’t Have Time For Pro Bono!”
This is a guest post from Scott Vogelmeier, a Senior Compliance Analyst at State Farm Bank in Bloomington and a member of the Eleventh Circuit Pro Bono Committee.
PILI Executive Director Talks Pro Bono Week in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
On Wenesday, October 18th, PILI Executive Director Michael Bergmann appeared in an article about National Pro Bono Week.
PILI Increases Internship Funding by Nearly 18 Percent Over Last Fiscal Year
The increased funding includes a $500 stipend increase for all PILI Interns as well as three new summer Interns.