The topic of both forums was “The Future of Pro Bono and How You Can Help.”
Attendees of PILI Alumni CLE See Behind the Scenes of Landmark Pro Bono Case
The pro bono collaboration of Rasho v. Walker drastically improved mental healthcare in Illinois prisons.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Adopts June Legal Prep Clinic
PILI Interns, Fellows, a PILI Alum and a PILI Board Member from CVLS assisted 7 clients.
PILI Announces Its 2016 Named and Honorary Interns
There are 16 Interns who hold positions created and funded by individuals and groups dedicated to promoting public interest law.
Meet the 2016 Class of Summer Interns and Fellows
This year, 47 Law Student Interns and 76 Graduate Fellows will provide 41,600 hours of legal services.
Highlights from the 2016 Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable
Read some of the discussion topics and favorite take aways from the roundtable conversation.
PILI Invites All Chicago-Area Law Student Interns and Fellows to Our 2016 Educational Seminar Series
You can see a full seminar schedule and sign up for updates here!
PILI Alum Andrew Hemmer Receives Equal Justice Works Fellowship
For the next two years, Andrew will be working at Cabrini Green Legal aid, where he did his PILI Internship.
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Alberto M. Benítez, 1985 Law Student Intern
“To me, lawyers exist to help people who need help. The ‘haves’ are always going to do okay, but there are a lot of people who are in need. In our society, lawyers can play a critical role.”
PILI Alumni Spotlight: Lorie Chaiten, 1985 Graduate Fellow
“My experience as a PILI Fellow gave me the opportunity to see impact litigation in a legal services setting first hand. Most importantly, it introduced me to some of the leading social justice litigators in Chicago.”