Attendees at our July 14th Roundtable discussed law school pro bono programs and supporting public interest law students.
PILI Pro Bono Spotlight: Kirkland & Ellis Adoption Project
“There is a lot of administrative paperwork that creates barriers for people who aren’t lawyers and it’s intimidating to go to court without a lawyer. The least we can do is to help make the process easier.”
Highlights from the 2016 Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable
Read some of the discussion topics and favorite take aways from the roundtable conversation.
Pro Bono Committee Chair Receives Prestigious Leadership Award
Judge Lisa Wilson received the Business/Professions Award from the Women’s Fund of Central Illinois at their Women to Women Leader Luncheon on May 17th.
PILI Pro Bono Spotlight: The John Marshall Law School Community Legal Clinics
“Clinics give incredibly valuable experience to law students, and at the same time serve a need in the community.”
Highlights from 2016 Legal Service Agency Roundtable
Speakers shared timely and practical resources for effectively supervising law student interns, fellows, externs and pro bono volunteers.
Sign Up to Be an Advisor for a 2016 Intern or Fellow
Advisors from PILI’s Alumni Network or Board of Directors are matched with current Interns and Fellows.
Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee Hosts Successful Family Law CLE
Twenty-eight attorneys attended this training and can now volunteer to handle pro bono family law matters.
Highlights from 2016 Law Firm Pro Bono Roundtable
This year, we discussed casting a wide net and creatively exploring all available resources when building a pro bono program.
2015 Pro Bono Initiative Award: United Airlines
“The needs and rewards from giving back to the community and helping those in need are so great that everyone should be given the opportunity and resources to make it a priority.”