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Pro Bono Week Celebrates Service and Inspires Action Toward a More Perfect Justice System
November 3, 2026 Hundreds of lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals participated in this year’s CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week programs and events, celebrating and supporting the impressive pro...
An Outstanding Class of New Justice Stevens Award Recipients
October 21, 2026 Seven leaders in the Chicago legal community who have demonstrated extraordinary integrity and service throughout their careers were recognized with this year’s Justice John...
The 2026 Pro Bono Magical Musical Mystery Tour
October 21, 2026 In advance of this year’s Pro Bono Week, I think some musical inspiration is in order! If you have been to the CBA and CBF Pro Bono and Public Service Awards Luncheon in recent...
20 Years Strong: Celebrating the Investing in Justice Campaign and the Dedicated Leaders Who Make It Possible
October 19, 2026 It was back to the future for the wrap-up celebration for the 20th anniversary of the Investing in Justice Campaign, with the event held at Jenner & Block two decades after the...
We Need to Talk About Access to Justice
September 30, 2026 Following up on my latest “banned words” post last month, which was a reminder of what not to say when we talk about access to justice, we turn now to some tips for how we should...
A Changing of the Guard in CBF Board Leadership
Fall is an exciting but bittersweet time at the CBF as we welcome new Officers and board members while thanking our outgoing Officers and board members as their terms conclude, and this year is no...
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