Pro Bono
Pro bono attorneys play a critical role in making the justice system more fair and accessible for everyone. Learn more about how you can use your legal skills to help people in need, and how your support for the CBF is improving the overall pro bono system and expanding pro bono services in our community.
Georgia C. is why I do pro bono. My colleague Brett Johnson and I spent 6 months and hundreds of hours to get her the pension benefits she’d earned. When we told her that her employer had finally agreed to a significant settlement, she cried tears of joy. We had literally changed someone’s life simply by doing our jobs and using available resources. What a simple thing. Our work took no special skills and no particular insight. It just took our time and our commitment not to give up. This project was life changing for both me and my client. I know I will never forget the feeling of helping her and I will continue to work to help those like her as best I can.
Todd Solomon, Partner, McDermott, Will & Emery

To learn more about the CBF’s Pro Bono Initiatives, contact Elise Tincher at etincher@chicagobarfoundation.org or 312.554.1207.
Please note, The Chicago Bar Foundation does not provide legal services or connect people with pro bono attorneys. Learn more about resources for free and lost-cost legal help.