cultivating a lifelong commitment
to public interest law and pro bono service
within the Illinois legal community
News Digest - August  2016
PILI has opened nominations for awards across Illinois to recognize those making outstanding contributions in pro bono and public interest law. Nomination deadlines are fast approaching, so be sure to get yours in soon! Read more.
 
Our organization has grown tremendously in the last several years, and we need support from donors like you to continue this growth to expand the availability of legal services for people, families and communities in need. Read more.
 
PILI Alumni will provide a free legal clinic for low-income senior landlords through the Elder Law and Wellness Initiative. Read more.
 
The PILI Alumni Network Leadership Council invites you to join PILI at Race Judicata® 2016, a 5K Run/Walk benefiting Chicago Volunteer Legal Services. Read more.
 
Register for PILI's Illinois Forum on Pro Bono in Chicago, September 21st
This year's topic is "Balancing the Scales of Justice through Pro Bono" and will include a panel presentation, roundtable discussion and networking reception. Read more.
 
PILI is hosting a free half-day program for law students in St. Louis on September 24th and in Chicago on October 15th. Read more.
 
Each of our six Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees is hosting or co-sponsoring at least one event during Pro Bono Week. Read more.
Join us for a wine tasting at the Chicago French Market, and help us raise money to support the Alumni Named Internship Campaign . Read more.
 
Want to get involved with the Alumni Network's service, outreach, program planning and fundraising? Fill out this brief form to express your interest.
Our sponsors and nearly 300 guests helped us raise over $70,000 in support of our Pro Bono Initiative. Read more.
 
PILI honored 46 law firms and corporations whose substantial pro bono contributions are making a difference in Illinois for those who need it most. Read more.
 
This helps fund the Pro Bono Initiative Program , including the work of our Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committees . Read more.
 
Mark O'Meara of Chapman and Cutler, Kate Shank of LAF, Pamela Sakowcz Menaker of Clifford Law Offices, and Allison L. Wood of Legal Ethics Consulting have joined PILI's Board of Directors. Read more.
 
She will work at Equip for Equality, advocating for victims of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Read more.
 
PILI Interns, Fellows, a PILI Alum and a PILI board member from CVLS assisted 7 clients. Read more.
 
Attendees at our July 14th Roundtable discussed law school pro bono programs and supporting public interest law students. Read more.
 
The pro bono collaboration of Rasho v. Walker drastically improved mental healthcare in Illinois state prisons. Read more.
 
The forums explored "The Future of Pro Bono and How You Can Help" and nearly 50 people attended. Read more.

PILI's mission is to cultivate a lifelong commitment to public interest law and pro bono service within the Illinois legal community to expand the availability of legal services for people, families and communities in need. PILI envisions a legal community with a deeply rooted culture of service, where law students, lawyers and legal professionals at all stages of their careers engage in public interest law or pro bono work, and remain committed to addressing the unmet legal needs of the poor and underrepresented.

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