Panelists at the 2012 Educational Series Kick-off Luncheon on June 5

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2013 Summer Educational Series Kick-off Luncheon

Looking Back and Looking Forward: A Public Interest Law Perspective

Harvey Grossman, Legal Director of ACLU of Illinois and recipient of PILI’s 2012 Distinguished Public Service Award
Mr. Grossman, an experienced United States Supreme Court litigator and a leading voice in public interest law, will speak about his experiences charting a career in public interest law and provide an overview of the critical developments in the field of civil liberties and civil rights.

at: The Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, 2nd Floor

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Writing for Public Interest Lawyers

Larry McEnerney, Director of Writing Programs, University of Chicago

This seminar features specific strategies for writing clear, concise legal documents, whether briefs, memos, or letters. Learn to eliminate common writing weaknesses on various levels: document organization, paragraph construction, sentence structure, and word choice.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
PILI Annual Pro Bono Reception: Celebrating Pro Bono

PILI Interns and Fellows receive complimentary admission to this event. This is a good opportunity to network and get to know your class of PILI Interns & Fellows, as well as PILI Alumni, board members, and others involved in pro bono and public interest law in Illinois. We hope you will join us!

at: the Ivy Room, 12 East Ohio Street (Ohio & State)

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Working with Diverse Client Populations

Leslie Richards-Yellen, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Starr Jackson, Associate, Hinshaw & Culberston LLP

This seminar aims to increase sensitivity, awareness, & skills of PILI Interns and Fellows who will work with legal aid clients from various racial/socioeconomic backgrounds over the summer at legal aid organizations. Topics include understanding and managing unconscious bias and unique barriers to success faced by certain groups.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Immigration Law Update

Lisa Palumbo, Supervisory Attorney of the Immigrants & Workers' Rights Practice Group, LAF Chicago
This session will provide an update on recent cases and legislation and will address prospects for comprehensive immigration reform and what that reform might look like.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Friday, June 28th, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Educational Seminar: American Constitution Society's 2013 Supreme Court Review

Co-sponsored by PILI

Registration is required - visit the Chicago Chapter of the ACS to register for this program.

at: Mayer Brown LLP, 71 South Wacker Drive

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
PILI Intern & Fellow Advising Program Reception

PILI Law Student Interns and Graduate Fellows participating in the Advising Program are invited to this complimentary reception to meet their PILI Advisor - a member of PILI's Board of Directors or PILI's Alumni Network for former Interns and Fellows. Contact PILI Program Manager Sheila Simhan by May 31st if you wish to participate in this program.

at: Loyola University School of Law, 25 East Pearson Street, 13th Floor

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Issues & Trends in Health Law

Emily Benfer, Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Health Justice Project at Loyola University Chicago School of Law

This seminar features an overview of cases involving a variety of matters related to health, such as housing code violations, special education, public benefits denials and other critical needs. Learn about the multiple aspects of the medical legal community partnership including: the social determinants of health problems such as food instability, unstable source of income, public benefits denials, and substandard or unsanitary housing condition.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Fair & Affordable Housing Advocacy

Adam Gross, Director of Affordable Housing Program, BPI
Richard Wheelock, Director of Advocacy, LAF

This seminar will review important and recent fair and affordable housing court decisions, policy implications and legislation at the federal and state level.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Careers in Public Interest Law Networking Event - INTERNS ONLY

Jody Adler, Executive Director, The Law Project
Adam Schwartz, Senior Staff Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Barry Taylor, Vice President for Civil Rights and Systemic Litigation, Equip for Equality

Colleen Bisher-Fry, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Illinois Attorney General

This seminar features a panel of experienced and dedicated public interest law attorneys who will share their experiences in charting a career in public interest law. The panel discussion will be followed by a group mentoring session where Interns can meet in groups of 5 – 10 with each panelist to share experiences and ask for advice and suggestions on a variety of public interest law issues.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 901 Lewis Building

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 12:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: American Constitution Society's How to Land a Clerkship

Co-sponsored by PILI

Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch to enjoy during the program.

Registration is required - visit the Chicago Chapter of the ACS to register for this program.

at: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 155 N. Wacker Drive, 28th floor

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 – 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Evaluation Focus Group & Sharing Session - INTERNS ONLY

Interns are invited to share their experiences and provide suggestions on how to improve the Internship program.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 901 Lewis Building

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 – 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois

Malcolm Rich, Executive Director, Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice
John Maki, Executive Director, John Howard Association

Speakers will discuss their work on criminal justice reform in Illinois, highlighting their research and advocacy for strategies to make the administration of justice in Cook County more economical, effective, and just.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Tuesday, August 13, 2013 – 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Educational Seminar: Issues Involved in Representing Youth

Susan DeCostanza, Staff Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Olga Pribyl, Vice President for Special Education, Equip for Equality

This seminar will feature a panel discussion on various issues involved in representing youth including special education, emancipation and minor guardianship cases. Panelists will also highlight various pro bono opportunities available through their legal aid organizations for interested volunteers.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Incorporating Pro Bono Into Your Career & Reception for PILI Fellows

Come meet other 2013 PILI Fellows as you celebrate being done with the bar exam! The reception will also feature a panel discussion of PILI Alumni who will provide tips and suggestions on effectively incorporating pro bono into your career. PILI thanks Goldberg Kohn for hosting this event and providing drinks and light snacks.

at: DePaul University College of Law, 25 East Jackson, 805 Lewis Building

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