2015 Distinguished Public Service Award: Chief Justice Rita B. Garman

“She has opened doors for other women lawyers, encouraged judges to improve their skills, and led efforts to make the justice system in our state more fair. “

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PILI Mourns the Passing of Roger Pascal

We extend our condolences to Roger’s family, and are thankful for his great example of volunteerism and years of service to PILI.

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Aharon Kaye and Cindy Wilson Join PILI’s Board of Directors

Aharon is a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, and Cindy is a clinical professor at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

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Thank You to Kirkland & Ellis LLP for Adopting the November Legal Prep Community Law Clinic

Six attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis LLP volunteered at the November Legal Prep Community Law Clinic, providing free legal assistance to six clients.

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PILI Concludes Successful Pro Bono Week 2015

October 26-30 was Pro Bono week and nearly 400 attorneys celebrated with PILI.

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PILI Mourns Passing of John E. Clay

John was one of PILI’s founders and he served until his passing as a Life Director on PILI’s Board of Directors. He was a former president of the Board of Directors and a former Executive Director of PILI.

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PILI Receives $4,000 Grant from Community Foundation of Central Illinois

This funding will support PILI’s Law Student Internship Program.

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Thanks to Reed Smith for Adopting the Legal Prep Community Law Clinic in October!

Four volunteer lawyers assisted clients on October 13th.

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PILI Featured in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Article on Internship Stipend Increase

PILI is raising its stipend from the first time in over a decade.

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New Board and Alumni Network Leadership Council Representatives

Amanda Walsh, Sarah Schultes, Jenna Silver and Brian Davis will serve as 2015 Representatives.

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