June 10, 2008:

Celebrating Pro Bono Reception

Social justice issues, children's rights, environmental protection, advocacy for people with low incomes, immigration rights, fair housing, civil liberties . . .

How do you want to contribute?

For thirty years, the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) has pursued equal access to justice by creating opportunities for law students and lawyers to provide public interest and pro bono work in Chicago.

Access to justice – a lofty ideal...an unmet need...an immense challenge...it is PILI's mission.

PILI pursues its mission by engaging attorneys in public interest work at every stage in their professional careers —from law student, to new associate, to in-house counsel or firm partner, to retired attorney.  Through its programs, PILI provides law students and attorneys with meaningful opportunities for public interest law and pro bono work. 

By encouraging these attorneys to keep the public interest paramount in their legal careers, by helping attorneys build professional relationships into working partnerships, by leveraging legal resources into thousands of hours of legal assistance each year, PILI is able to build and foster a culture of service in the legal profession.  This culture of service helps lawyers and law students change lives and open opportunities for the poor and disenfranchised of our communities.

How do we create a culture of service?  Click here to learn about PILI's public interest programs.