SAVE THE DATE: In 2027, PILI with celebrate its milestone anniversary with the 50th Anniversary Awards Gala on Wednesday, December 8, 2027 from 5:00 to 8:15 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.
About the Event
This special event will be held in place of PILI’s Annual Awards Luncheon in 2027 to celebrate 50 years of engaging, inspiring and empowering those advancing equal access to justice. We will be raising funds to support PILI’s future growth while also celebrating the very best aspects of the legal profession: the generosity, expertise and commitment of the legal community helping those in need. The event will start with a cocktail reception from 5:00 to 5:45 followed by a three course dinner and concluding with a desert reception. The awards will be presented during the program over dinner. The event will include a live and silent auction. The dress for the event will be business attire and not formal wear.
Ticket options are as follows and will be available for purchase later in 2027:
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- Individual Guest: $400
- Nonprofit/Government/Judiciary: $250
- Individual Sponsors (includes two admissions): $1,000
- Table Host (includes 10 admissions): $2,500
Sponsor this Event
We are offering several sponsorship opportunities and recognize event sponsors on all web and print material related to the event. Firm and corporate sponsorships start at $5,000, and all funds raised go towards PILI’s Programs. PILI is still seeking sponsors for this event.
- View sponsorship information for the 50th Anniversary Awards Gala »
- View a full list of 2026 Luncheon sponsors »
- View the 45th Anniversary Awards Gala sponsors »
- Sponsor the event »
ANNUAL AWARDS
Every year, PILI presents several awards to acknowledge lawyers and legal programs whose dedication to service, fairness, and justice inspires us and makes us proud. Our 2027 recipients will be honored at the 50th Anniversary Awards Gala on Wednesday, December 8, 2027. The nomination process for the 2027 annual awards will open in July 2027.
See a list of past annual award recipients »
Please contact PILI’s Executive Director Michael Bergmann at 312-832-5129 or by email with any questions about this event or the work of PILI.