Tuesday October 1, 2024
Law Firm and Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable
Public Interest Law Initiative
Latham & Watkins, Chicago, IL
PILI is hosting a Joint Law Firm & Corporate Pro Bono Roundtable in 2024 for pro bono leaders from Illinois law firms and corporations to discuss pro bono strategies and opportunities for collaboration.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
Public Interest Law Initiative
Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Gold, 27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton, IL
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 Service Award recipient. The reception will be held as part of the DuPage County Bar Association monthly Unwind Happy Hour. Learn more.
Cheers to Volunteers: Celebrating Pro Bono Dedication
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
North Shore Distillery, 13990 Rockland Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048
Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring the invaluable pro bono contributions of our volunteers. Come together with fellow pro bono attorneys, supporters, and NSLAC staff in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary drinks, and don't forget to bring a friend to share in the celebration!
Friday, October 18, 2024
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Happy Hour
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Pour Bros. Taproom 236 E. Front St. Bloomington, IL 61701
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee will host this Happy Hour to commemorate Pro Bono Week and recognize the commitment of local pro bono volunteers in increasing access to justice. The Happy Hour is from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This Happy Hour will be following a volunteer opportunity with Prairie State Legal Services for a Criminal Records Relief Clinic held at the Bloomington Public Library. Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Light snacks will be provided. Learn more.
Monday, October 21, 2024
Tenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
Tenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Renaissance Room at the Janssen Law Center 333 Main St. Peoria, IL 61602
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 recipients of pro bono service awards.At this event, we will present the Tenth Judicial Circuit Joseph A. Dailing Pro Bono Service Award to one or more lawyers practicing in the Tenth Judicial Circuit who have provided outstanding pro bono services to low-income individuals and charitable organizations in the last year. We are thrilled to announce that Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court Judge Amy Lannerd will be our special guest speaker. Learn more.
Legal Lunchtime: CLE & Eats at the LCBA
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the Lake County Bar Association
Lake County Bar Association, 300 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Waukegan, IL 60085
Join North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the Lake County Bar Association for a complimentary Ethics CLE session featuring Daniel Wolfe, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Director of Jury Consulting at Magna Legal Services. This event offers a unique opportunity to earn CLE credit while enjoying a delicious lunch and great company. The session will cover “The Effective Art of Storytelling.”
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Third Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Luncheon
Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Leclaire Room at Lewis and Clark Community College 600 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025
The Third 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. Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet will be our special guest speaker. At this event, we will present the Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Service Award as well as the Judge Barbara Crowder Pro Bono Champion Award. Learn more.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
Public Interest Law Initiative, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Bennie's Pizza Pub 113 E. Main Street Belleville, IL
Join the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee as we commemorate Pro Bono Week and recognize the efforts of local pro bono volunteers whose work has helped to expand and enhance access to justice in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. At the event, Land of Lincoln will present the Joseph Bartylak Pro Bono Award. Pizza, appetizers, and drinks will be provided courtesy of the Public Interest Law Initiative and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. Learn more.
Protecting the Right to Vote: A Primer for Lawyers
The Chicago Bar Foundation
The Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL
The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but voters often encounter challenges that can improperly imperil their ability to exercise their right. Learn from this distinguished panel about the current state of the law, the types of challenges that can arise for voters, and how you can volunteer to help protect the right to vote through the nonpartisan Election Protection program.
Attorney and Student Legal Answers Pro Bono Clinic
DePaul University College of Law and the Public Interest Law Initiative
DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL
The Public Interest Law Initiative (“PILI”) and DePaul University College of Law are partnering to host an Attorney & Student Legal Answers Pro Bono Clinic Day on Tuesday, October 22 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm in honor of National Pro Bono Week. All current law students and alumni are invited to participate. Attorneys will be trained on how to answer civil legal aid questions posted on PILI’s Free Legal Answers website by Illinois residents needing legal help and will work with students to help them research and draft responses. SPONSORED BY: The Pro Bono & Community Service Initiative (PBCSI), The Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Family Law Center, and The Center for Public Interest Law and PILI.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Fifth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Week Dinner
Fifth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee
Mattoon Country Club 6700 N. Country Club Road Mattoon, IL 61938
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. We are excited to announce that Illinois Appellate Court Justice Craig H. DeArmond will be the special guest speaker at this event. Learn more here.
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit
Lakeview Grille 604 W. Veterans Parkway Yorkville, IL 60560
The Twenty-Third 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 recipient of the inaugural Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Service Award. We are thrilled to announce that Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford will be our special guest speaker. Learn more.
Story Slam
Chicago Bar Foundation
Revolution Brewpub, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
Annual CBF Story Slam. More information to come!