A new Early Resolution Program (ERP) that will provide legal help for thousands of people in Cook County facing eviction and consumer debt issues was officially launched yesterday at a press conference hosted by the County. The program is part of a broader new...
Congratulations to Jessica Bednarz, CBF Director of Innovation & the JEP, on being named one of this year’s Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s 40 Under 40 recipients. Jess joins a very distinguished group of 2020 honorees, and we are incredibly proud of all the work she...
By Jeffrey Stone | McDermott Will & Emery LLP As the coronavirus pandemic has turned our entire world upside down over these past few weeks, it has been heartwarming to see the way so many have stepped up to help the people who are most impacted. Bringing...
More than ever, we need to step up for our community’s dedicated pro bono and legal aid organizations and the people who depend on them. [panel color=”#000000″ border=”2px solid #939393″ shadow=”0px 0px 0px #eeeeee”...
Chicago Daily Law BulletinBy Maddie KilgannonOctober 18, 2019 The Chicago Bar Association and The Chicago Bar Foundation are geared up to host Pro Bono Week 2019 starting Monday, honoring lawyers’ pro bono efforts and highlighting the impact of their work in the...