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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.
June 2026 PILI Post
Celebrate pro bono service, explore upcoming PILI programming and events, and join us for the Annual Pro Bono Reception on June 24th.
Five Volunteers Named to PILI’s 2026 Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll
As part of our 2026 Annual Pro Bono Reception, we will celebrate those named to PILI’s Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll. Those recognized through our Honor Roll have been chosen by PILI staff for their volunteer contributions through the pro bono opportunities
PILI Leaders Assume Roles as ISBA Leaders
PILI Board of Directors member Perry Browder was elected as President of the Illinois Bar Association (ISBA) and PILI Executive Director Michael Bergmann was elected as ISBA Secretary.
PILI Announces its 2026 Pro Bono Recognition Roster
On June 24th, as part of the Annual Pro Bono Reception, PILI will recognize 40 law firms and corporations named to the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition Roster.
Illinois Supreme Court Expands MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program to Newly-Admitted Attorneys
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced amendments to Supreme Court Rule 795(d)(14) that will allow newly-admitted attorneys to participate in Illinois’ MCLE for Pro Bono Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2026. The amendment expands access to the pilot program by permitting newly-admitted attorneys who have not yet entered their first two-year Minimum Continuing Legal Education […]
PILI Welcomes our Summer 2026 Law Student Interns and Graduate Fellows
PILI welcomes its Summer 2026 PILI Law Student Interns and Graduate Fellows with a daylong orientation including a Self-Represented Litigant Simulation and several educational sessions with the help of members of PILI’s Alumni Network, public interest legal professionals and judges.
PILI Welcomes Alondra Dueñas to the Team
Alondra joined PILI in June 2026 as our Intake & Program Support Associate. She is responsible for supporting the work of PILI’s Pro Bono Program, conducting client intake interviews, maintaining client service data, and helping to support PILI’s statewide pro bono volunteers. In this role, her responsibilities include supporting client intake and referral services, maintaining […]