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Kelly Tautges Receives ACC Thurgood Marshall Award

K elly Tautges , CBF Director of Pro Bono and Court Advocacy, was awarded with the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award of Excellence from the Chicago Chapter of theAssocia- tion of Corporate Counsel at last night’s Annual In-House Counsel Celebration Dinner. The award celebrates the con- tributions of a person who exemplifies Justice Marshall’s commitment to access to justice and has made a strong impact in the community. There is no doubt that Kelly has done

Chicago Lawyers’ Committee’s Voting Rights Project (VRP) works to prevent, reduce, and eliminate barriers to voting and civic participation. Learn how attorneys can protect elections and find out how you can be a nonpartisan volunteer with the VRP on Election Day in Chicago’s neigh- borhoods and suburban areas. 1.75 hours of Illinois CLE credit (subject to approval). 23rd Annual Pro Bono and Commu- nity Service Fair Thursday, October 27, 5:00-7:00 pm, Kirk- land & Ellis LLP. Presented by the Young Lawyers Section and co-sponsored by the CBF and Kirkland &Ellis. Meet with representa- tives from 40+ of Chicago’s legal aid, pro bono, community service, and mentoring organizations to find an opportunity that fits your schedule, interests, and goals. Kelly is incredibly dedicated to her work. She is smart, articulate, diplomatic, and thoughtful. Kelly brings together people from all corners of the legal system to put together solutions that improve our community’s pro bono programs and courts, and, ultimately helps thousands of the people in need who depend on these resources. We’re grateful to work alongside such an outstanding colleague and are so happy to see Kelly’s work recognized with this well-deserved award. Pro Bono Week continued from page 10 that. She leads the CBF’s pro bono efforts, working with lawyers, firms, corporations, the courts, and pro bono and legal aid organizations to maximize the impact of pro bono work. Kelly also leads the CBF’s advocacy efforts with the courts for policies promoting access to justice, including poli- cies that make the courts and administra- tive agencies more user friendly for people without lawyers.

Tautges

Representing those who cannot afford a lawyer has given me some of the most deeply rewarding experiences of my thirty-year career . From my first weeks as an attorney, I have almost always had a pro bono case on my desk. At this stage of my career, some of the greatest joy comes from collaborating

with younger lawyers on cases, using the experience to help them grow into terrific, public-spirited lawyers.

Chuck Smith CBF President

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation 2016 Pro Bono Week Oct 24-28 www.chicagobar.org/probonoweek

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