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May 26, 2022
Nominations for the 2022 CBA/CBF Pro Bono & Public Service Awards are Now Open
Do you know an unsung lawyer or judge who is dedicated to using their talents and resources to improve access to justice in our community? We are very fortunate to have many who fit that bill in Chicago’s legal community, and the annual CBA/CBF Pro Bono & Public Service Awards are designed to highlight their […]
Tags: Legal Aid Attorneys | Pro Bono read more ...May 25, 2022
Illinois JusticeCorps Seeking Fellowship Applications
Going to court, whether in-person or remotely, can be an intimidating experience for people without lawyers. Being able to receive reliable and accurate information about the system is crucial and has become even more true with the ongoing changes to the court process necessitated by the pandemic. Illinois JusticeCorps, which the CBF originally pioneered and continues […]
Tags: Courts | Volunteer read more ...May 24, 2022
2022 Investing in Justice Campaign off to a Strong Start!
The Investing in Justice Campaign is in full swing, and we have been inspired by the early results. Of the firms and companies that have completed their internal campaigns, virtually all are reporting solid increases. And a special congratulations to the following firms that have already achieved 100% attorney participation:
- Eimer Stahl LLP
- Elrod Friedman LLP
- Holland & […]
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May 23, 2022New Study Underscores the Scale of Unmet Need for Legal HelpThe Legal Services Corporation recently released the 2022 Justice Gap Study, the first comprehensive national report on the state of access to legal assistance in years. Along with its focus on low-income and disadvantaged Americans, the report for the first time looks at access for middle income and higher income Americans and shows just how […]
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April 22, 2022The Way Back to Springfield and WashingtonIt has been a busy Spring on the CBF advocacy front at both the state and federal levels, and we were thrilled to have leaders from the CBF again visit both Springfield and Washington over the past month for the first time since the pandemic started.
Working with our colleagues at the […]
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April 22, 2022Innovation and Access to Justice—Part OneBy Bob Glaves | CBF Executive Director
Two questions for you to ponder at the start of this post:
- What was the share of retail sales that happened online as we ended 2021?
- How does that share compare to the pre-pandemic trend?
The answers follow below, and you may be wondering, what the heck does that have to do […]
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April 18, 2022Investing in Justice: Giving People the Peace of Mind They DeserveTeresa, an older adult from Chicago’s Southwest side, initially came to the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) seeking assistance in obtaining guardianship of her adult son with autism. However, as she started the process with CDEL, she learned of the many other services she needed that the organization could provide her.
After successfully navigating […]
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March 24, 2022
A Message from Investing in Justice Campaign Chair Carrie Di SantoDear Colleagues:
As we witness the invasion of Ukraine unfold, it is easy to feel despair about the state of the world and feel powerless to change it, but we do have power here in Chicago to make a difference.
The Campaign gives us the opportunity to come together with our peers in the legal community and […]
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March 23, 2022Learn What Value Means to Today’s Legal Consumers at The Future Is NowThe Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s The Future Is Now: Legal Services conference returns virtually on Thursday, April 21 (Register here). The annual event attracts legal thought leaders from across the nation to discuss the trajectory of the legal profession and what attorneys need to know to keep up.
This year, the conference will explore […]
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March 22, 2022Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches and Toasters v. Typewriters and Toll Booth OperatorsBy Bob Glaves | CBF Executive Director
Innovation. It’s what all the cool kids are talking about. It’s something the CBF is proud to be a longtime leader in on the access to justice front, and it’s something we could use a lot more of in our profession and in our justice system.
Thus, the title of […]
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