PILI SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR --- 2008
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DATE/TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
Wednesday, June 4th 11:45 a.m. |
PILI Kick-Off Luncheon Seminar
Welcome and Orientation Kimball R. Anderson, President, PILI Board of Directors & Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP Susan J. Curry, PILI Executive Director
“Public Interest Lawyering” Abner Mikva, University of Chicago |
Chicago Bar Association 321 South Plymouth Ct. 2nd Floor, Corboy Room |
Tuesday, June 10th 5:00-7:30 p.m. |
Celebrating Pro Bono A PILI reception celebrating the Pro Bono Initiative and welcoming the 2008 PILI Intern & Fellow class. Wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres. Free admission for PILI Interns and Fellows. |
Harold Washington Library Winter Garden Room 400 South State Street |
Thursday, June 12th 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon Seminar “Issues in Environmental Law“ Howard Learner, Executive Director, Environmental Law & Policy Center |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 905 |
Wednesday, June 18th 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon Seminar “Subprime Lending and Mortgage Rescue Fraud” Dan Lindsey, Legal Assistance Foundation Brenda Grauer, Office of the Illinois Attorney General |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 905 |
Thursday, June 19th noon |
Luncheon Seminar “Safeguarding our Seniors: Perspectives on Elder Law and Nursing Home Litigation” Featuring a distinguished panel of Elder Law experts. |
Ungaretti & Harris LLP 70 West Madison, 36th Floor Advanced RSVPs are mandatory for admission: RSVP required. |
Tuesday, June 24th 11:45 a.m. |
FELLOWS ONLY Luncheon Seminar “Successfully Integrating Pro Bono Work Into Your Legal Career” Jonathan Baum, Partner and Director of Pro Bono Services, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP Michael Bergmann, Pro Bono Initiative Director J’Antae D. Hall, Sidley Austin LLP associate and former PILI Fellow |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 904 |
Thursday, June 26th 11:45 a.m. |
INTERNS ONLY Luncheon Seminar “Forging a Public Interest Law Career” A panel of PILI Alumni will address how to get the most from your internships, developing public interest law fellowships, and forging a career in public interest law. |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 904
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Friday, June 27th 12:00 noon |
Luncheon Seminar 2007-2008 Supreme Court Review Sponsored by the American Constitution Society Featuring a distinguished panel of constitutional law and Supreme Court experts. |
Mayer Brown LLP 71 South Wacker Drive Advanced RSVPs are mandatory for admission: RSVP required. |
Tuesday, July 1st 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon Seminar “Disability Rights” Barry Taylor, Equip for Equality Ken Walden, Access Living |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 905 |
Thursday, July 10th 5:00 p.m. |
After-work social event PILI Pizza Party |
Giordano’s 233 West Jackson Boulevard |
Tuesday, July 15th 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon Seminar “Government Service as Public Interest Law” Kaarina Salovaara, U.S. Department of Justice Paul Gaynor, Illinois Attorney General's Office, |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 905 |
Thursday, July 24th NEW Time: Noon |
INTERNS ONLY Luncheon Seminar “Clerkships” A five-person panel of former and current clerks, featuring federal and state chambers and staff law clerks, will help attendees explore the clerking option. |
NEW Location: Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP 225 West Wacker Drive 30th Floor (photo ID required for check-in) RSVP required by 7/21 by registering at: |
Wednesday, July 30th 11:45 a.m.
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Intern Evaluation Session
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DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 904 |
Wednesday, August 6th 11:45 a.m. |
Luncheon Seminar “America’s Post-9/11 Detention Policy” Joseph Margulies, Assistant Director, MacArthur Justice Center |
DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 905 |
NEW Date Wednesday, August 13th 11:45 a.m. |
FELLOWS ONLY Luncheon Seminar “Building Your Professional Network: Strategies to Navigate Chicago’s Public Interest Law Community” Michael Bergmann, Pro Bono Initiative Director
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DePaul College of Law, 25 East Jackson Blvd., Lewis Building, Room 903 |