The PILI Post is the newsletter of the Public Interest Law Initiative. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and what is coming up.
Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and PILI celebrates those members of the AAPI community who have contributed to our legal system and especially to access to justice initiatives.
PILI Recognized by DuPage County Board
On Tuesday, May 17th, PILI was recognized for its work with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee by the DuPage County Board.
April 2022 PILI Post
The PILI Post is the newsletter of the Public Interest Law Initiative. Learn more about what we’ve been up to and what is coming up.
PILI Celebrates National Volunteer Month
As part of National Volunteer Month, we want to express our gratitude to the many volunteers who help make equal access to justice a reality in Illinois!
PILI Executive Director Receives Award from Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
At its recent 50th Anniversary celebration in Champaign, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid presented PILI’s Executive Director with its the Russell K. Scott Equal Justice Award for his outstanding leadership in promoting and supporting legal aid and expanding and improving access to justice for low-income people.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
In March, PILI connected with three champions of PILI for their reflections on Women’s History Month. We are honored to spotlight Lee Ann Russo, Kyle Petersen and Davina DiPaolo.
Free Legal Answers 2021 Summary Report
Nearly 200,000 civil legal questions have been submitted across the country to the Free Legal Answers website since its launch in 2016. In Illinois, Free Legal Answers is managed by PILI, the Public Interest Law Initiative and is a leader in the number of volunteers registered (918) and questions answered (10,792).