“I’m excited about the impact we might be able to have in Chicago, around the country and around the world.”
PILI Hosts CLE in Peoria Through Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Topics included “Making the Most of Mentoring” and “Guardianships, Wills and Advance Directives”
PILI Hosts Forum on Pro Bono in the Sixth Judicial Circuit
This panel discussion explored the need for free legal assistance for individuals and families living in poverty in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
PILI Pro Bono Spotlight: Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO)
“The new IllinoisLegalAid.org is designed to deliver an excellent user experience regardless of device, and comprehensive and accessible legal information, lawyer referrals and opportunities for learning about Illinois civil law.”
Law School Roundtable Explores Engaging Students, Building Programs
Attendees at our July 14th Roundtable discussed law school pro bono programs and supporting public interest law students.
PILI Pro Bono Spotlight: Kirkland & Ellis Adoption Project
“There is a lot of administrative paperwork that creates barriers for people who aren’t lawyers and it’s intimidating to go to court without a lawyer. The least we can do is to help make the process easier.”
Highlights from the 2016 Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable
Read some of the discussion topics and favorite take aways from the roundtable conversation.
Pro Bono Committee Chair Receives Prestigious Leadership Award
Judge Lisa Wilson received the Business/Professions Award from the Women’s Fund of Central Illinois at their Women to Women Leader Luncheon on May 17th.
PILI Pro Bono Spotlight: The John Marshall Law School Community Legal Clinics
“Clinics give incredibly valuable experience to law students, and at the same time serve a need in the community.”
Highlights from 2016 Legal Service Agency Roundtable
Speakers shared timely and practical resources for effectively supervising law student interns, fellows, externs and pro bono volunteers.