Pro Bono Programs & Events

PILI hosts regular events to promote pro bono best practices, foster collaboration, and celebrate pro bono accomplishments. See a full list of our events below.

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  • Third Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Luncheon

    Oct 18th, 2022 – 11:45:am, at Leclaire Room at Lewis and Clark Community College
    The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the efforts local pro bono volunteers and celebrate its Pro Bono Service Award Recipient. The Celebrate Pro Bono Luncheon will be held on October 18, 2022 in Edwardsville.

  • First Judicial Circuit Celebrate the Pro Bono Virtual CLE

    Oct 18th, 2022 – 4:00:pm, at SIU School of Law
    The First Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week and recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers in increasing access to justice. This event will include a 1.0 hour CLE program followed by a reception to celebrate pro bono service of local attorneys.

  • Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Spirit of Pro Bono Breakfast

    Oct 24th, 2022 – 8:30:am, at DuPage Judicial Center - Attorney Resource Center
    The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers and celebrate the Pro Bono Services award recipient. The event will be held on Monday, October 24th at 8:30 a.m. at the ARC.

  • Tenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception

    Oct 24th, 2022 – 5:30:pm, at Renaissance Room at the Janssen Law Center
    The Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the efforts of local pro bono volunteers and celebrate its Pro Bono Service Award Recipient. The event will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

  • Fifth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Week Dinner

    Oct 25th, 2022 – 5:30:pm, at Mattoon Country Club
    The Fifth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers and to celebrate the Pro Bono Service Award Recipients. This in-person event will be held on Tuesday, October 25th at Mattoon Country Club at 5:30 p.m.

  • Sixth Judicial Circuit CLE & Awards Presentation

    Oct 27th, 2022 – 11:45:am, at Regent Ballroom
    The Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this CLE program at which it will also commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers and to celebrate the Community Legal Services Award recipient. This program will be held on Thursday, October 27th beginning at 11:45 a.m.

  • Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception

    Oct 27th, 2022 – 5:30:pm, at The Axis Moline Hotel
    The Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee hosts this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week and recognize the efforts of pro bono volunteers to expand and enhance access to justice in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit.

  • Sangamon County Expungement & Record Sealing Trainings and Summit

    Oct 29th, 2022 – 10:00:am, at LLCC Medical District
    The Sangamon County Expungement & Sealing Summit is an opportunity for individuals to receive free legal consultations on their options for criminal records relief. Volunteers are needed to prepare petitions to expunge and/or seal records for eligible participants to file in the appropriate circuit court.

  • PILI Alumni & YPB Illinois Free Legal Answers Clinic

    Nov 2nd, 2022 – 5:00:pm, at The Public Interest Law Initiative
    Join the Alumni Network Leadership Council and Young Professionals Board for a discreet pro bono opportunity answering open questions on the Illinois Free Legal Answers site. After answering questions, there will be an opportunity for networking and fun.

  • Eleventh Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception

    Nov 3rd, 2022 – 5:30:pm, at Bell Tower Room at Epiphany Farms Restaurant
    The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week and recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers in increasing access to justice. This event begins at 5:30 in the Bell Tower Room at Epiphany Farms in Bloomington.

  • Second Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono CLE

    Nov 4th, 2022 – 2:00:pm, at Virtual Event
    The Second Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week. Attendees will receive 2.0 hours of Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility Credit and learn about a virtual pro bono opportunity to help those in need.

  • Twentieth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Breakfast

    Nov 18th, 2022 – 8:00:am, at Doubletree
    The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this event to commemorate Pro Bono Week, recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers and celebrate the Land of Lincoln Pro Bono Award recipient.

  • Annual Awards Luncheon

    Dec 6th, 2023 – 11:30:am, at Palmer House Hilton
    PILI's Annual Awards Luncheon brings together nearly 500 members of the Illinois legal community every year to celebrate the very best aspects of the legal profession: the generosity, expertise and commitment of the countless lawyers, law students, legal professionals, law firms and corporations who dedicate themselves to providing legal assistance to those in need.