Join the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, the Lake County Bar Association, Prairie State Legal Services and North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic for an engaging and impactful discussion on the urgent need for pro bono legal services and how you help meet that need.
This program brings together lawyers, judges, and legal professionals to explore how we can bridge the justice gap for low-income individuals and families. Through thought-provoking discussions and collaborative problem-solving, you’ll gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by those struggling to access legal help—and the powerful role you can play in making a difference. Discover practical strategies to expand pro bono work, break down barriers, and ensure equal access to justice. Be part of this vital conversation by giving us your input and feedback and help create meaningful change!
2.0 hours of Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility credit will be provided upon approval. This event will take place at the Lake County Bar Association with a reception following the program. Advance registration is required for this complimentary program using the form below.
AGENDA
Welcome & the Need for Pro Bono
- Honorable Daniel B. Shanes, Chief Judge, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Panel Discussion: Views from the Courthouse and the Needs of Self-Represented Clients
- Honorable Patricia L. Cornell, Chair, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
- Honorable Jorge Ortiz, Member of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
- L. Kat Allen, Member of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
- Mireya Garcia, Member of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
- Moderated by: Jennifer J. Howe, Vice Chair, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Panel Discussion: Local Pro Bono Opportunities & Resources
- Timothy Dorr, North Suburban Legal Aid
- Jessica Schneider, Public Interest Law Initiative
- Kimberly Thielbar, Prairie State Legal Services
Small Group Discussion
- Participants will engage in small group breakouts to discuss the unmet need for legal services in the Nineteenth Circuit, challenges and barriers to access to justice, and ideas for solutions.
Report Backs & Other Discussion
Adjourn
Reception from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
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