PILI’s Executive Director, Michael Bergmann, will be in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 4 and will be hosting a Happy Hour for DC-area PILI Alumni and friends. We hope you will join Michael and fellow Alumni to network with one another and to learn about what’s new with PILI!
PILI Board Member Allison Conlon Appointed Cook County Circuit Judge
Alison has served on PILI’s Board of Directors since 2012, and has been committed to pro bono work throughout her career. In addition to her board service with PILI, Alison currently serves on the Hearing Board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission and on Catholic Charities’ advisory board.
PILI Alum Rachel Brady Receives Prestigious Skadden Fellowship
For her fellowship, Rachel will work at Equip for Equality focusing on representing youth with disabilities in, or transitioning out of, Illinois juvenile justice facilities and Chicago’s alternative schools.
2014 Distinguished Public Service Award: Diana C. White, LAF
Diana is the Executive Director of LAF, the largest and most comprehensive provider of free legal aid to low-income Cook County residents in civil matters. Her commitment to providing high-quality legal services comes during a time of tightening budgets and exploding need.
PILI Welcomes New Alumni Network Leadership Council Members
PILI is delighted to announce that along with the 2014 Intern and Fellow Representatives, seven new members have recently joined our Alumni Network Leadership Council.
PILI Alumni Network Service Opportunity: Legal Prep Community Law Clinic
The PILI Alumni Network is partnering with Legal Prep Charter Academies and Chicago Volunteer Legal Services to offer the Legal Prep Community Law Clinic, a community-based clinic for the student families and neighbors of Legal Prep in the Garfield Park neighborhood.
Three PILI Alumni Named to List of 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch in 2014
They were chosen from more than 1,400 nominations from across the state for their intelligence, passion, success in the office, desire to help the community, and willingness to work hard at one of the country’s most important professions.
New PILI News Digest Hits the Stands!
Check out PILI’s new news digest and make sure you’re caught up on all the latest news from PILI about our upcoming programs and events.
New PILI Board President: Richard O’Malley of Sidley Austin LLP
Dick previously served as Vice President of PILI’s Board, and has been heavily involved in PILI’s strategic planning and fund development initiatives. “It is a privilege to continue my work with PILI’s talented and dedicated board and staff as President of PILI’s Board of Directors,” says Dick.
PILI Announces 2014 Award Recipients
These awardees were selected from among many nominations for their outstanding contributions to public interest law and pro bono in Illinois.