Young Professionals Board

The CBF Young Professionals Board is a group of young attorneys and other professionals working in related fields who are dedicated to helping the CBF further its mission of improving access to justice for people in need and making the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone. The YPB aims to increase the involvement of younger members of the legal community in the CBF’s work and to complement the award-winning public service work of the CBA Young Lawyers Section (YLS).

The YPB co-sponsors a gaming event each year with the CBA YLS which benefits the CBF. The YPB also takes a lead role in planning Passport to Chicago. The YPB’s events are designed to increase awareness of the CBF’s work among young professionals and to raise funds for the CBF’s work.

The YPB awards grants to Chicago-area organizations or projects that educate low-income people or other vulnerable populations, particularly vulnerable youth, about their legal rights and responsibilities, or otherwise provide or promote legal or civic-related education, including diversity initiatives. A full list of YPB grants for FY 2016 includes all organizations and projects that received funding last year.

Additionally, the YPB assists the CBF board on grants and other initiatives. The YPB Brochure has more information on the YPB’s events, grants, projects, partnerships and other leadership. If you are interested in learning more about the YPB or how you can get involved, please contact Angela Inzano, Program Manager, at ainzano@chicagobar.org or (312) 554-4952.

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