As the world changes, so must the legal landscape. This seminar will explore timely ‘hot topic’ legal issues shaping the world of public interest law. The specific topics will reflect current events and emerging trends. You will hear from legal experts in the field who will provide the insights and understanding needed to understand these topics.
This summer’s session will focus on the practice of community lawyering, a growing practice in the public interest legal that seeks to integrate lawyers into the communities they serve and empower community members in the legal process.
Speakers:
- Marsheda Ewulomi, Director of Family Integrity, Illinois Black Advocacy Initiative
- Daniel Massoglia, Legal Director, First Defense Legal Aid
- Jake Marshall-Braun, Staff Attorney, Beyond Legal Aid
- Alvar Ayala, Bilingual Chief Counsel, Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project
This seminar is part of PILI’s Summer Educational Series for our Law Student Interns and Graduate Fellows. Please note that this program is not being offered for Illinois MCLE credit.
Join us in-person starting at 11:45 a.m. for lunch before the session begins promptly at 12:00. Virtual participation is also available.
If you have questions about PILI’s Law Student Internship Program, Graduate Fellowship Program or our educational programming, please contact PILI’s Program Associate Alex Schumacher by email or by phone at 312-832-5130.
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