Each year, PILI holds several Pro Bono Roundtables and its Illinois Forum on Pro Bono to bring together pro bono leaders from law firms, corporations, legal service agencies and law schools. Attendees discuss timely pro bono issues, challenges and best practices and develop strategies to expand and enhance pro bono in Illinois. The Pro Bono Roundtables allow for unique constituent group-specific conversations, while the Forum is for everyone and gives attendees an opportunity for in-depth discussion among a cross-section of the legal profession.

Illinois Forum on Pro Bono: 

Held annually, PILI’s Illinois Forum on Pro Bono brings together a cross-section of pro bono stakeholders from corporations, law firms, law schools and public interest law agencies to discuss ideas and strategies to expand and enhance pro bono in Illinois.

The Forum was held on March 31, 2026 at the Chicago Bar Association. This was a complimentary program and attendees will receive Illinois MCLE credit for this program. The program was held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. with a networking reception for attendees immediately following until 6:00 p.m.

Pro Bono Roundtables:

Legal Service Agency Roundtable

The Legal Service Agency Roundtable was scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2025 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP and brought together representatives from PILI’s partner public interest law agencies to share best practices and strategies for success.

Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable

The Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable will be scheduled later in 2026.

Law School Pro Bono Roundtable

The Law School Pro Bono Roundtable will be in July 2026 and brings together law school representatives to discuss best practices, successful strategies and collaboration opportunities for pro bono involving law students.

For more information about PILI's pro bono programming, please contact PILI Senior Managing Attorney Jessica Schneider by email or by phone at 312-832-5125.