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2016 Pro Bono Week Oct 24-28
Caring, One Person at a Time
The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation’s
Complimentary Events law students and nonmembers also welcome
Breaking Poverty Barriers to
Equal Justice
Monday, October 24
3:00-5:00 pm
The Chicago Bar Association
This multimedia panel presentation will help
legal volunteers better understand the life
circumstances and day-to-day challenges of their
clients who live in poverty. The program will help
you work more effectively with your clients and
improve client services and outcomes. Two hours
of PR CLE credit subject to approval.
Breakfast with Judges
Tuesday, October 25
8:00-9:00 am
Jenner &Block LLP
Hear the judicial perspective on pro bono over
breakfast with members of Chicago’s legal
community. Opening remarks will be followed by
small roundtable discussions led by members
of the federal and state judiciary about
professionalism and the importance of pro bono
to the community. One hour of PR CLE credit
subject to approval.
Voting Rights Project: Hotline Training
Tuesday, October 25
12:00-2:00 pm
DLA Piper (US) LLP
The right to vote is fundamental to a healthy
democracy. The 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 non-
partisan volunteer with the VRP on Election Day
on the hotline downtown. 1.75 hours of CLE credit
subject to approval.
Justice: An Evening of Stories
and Community
Tuesday, October 25
6:00-8:00 pm
Revolution Brewpub
Get to know your fellow justice-minded colleagues
and enjoy listening to stories of justice shared
by volunteers from the audience. Interested in
telling a story? Come prepared with a five-minute
story related to the theme (justice) to share with
attendees from the Chicago legal community.
Those who volunteer to tell stories will be entered
in a prize raffle. Storytellers and listeners alike are
encouraged to attend!
Voting Rights Project: Field Training
Thursday, October 27
12:00-2:00 pm
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
The right to vote is fundamental to a healthy
democracy. The 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 non-
partisan volunteer with the VRP on Election Day
in Chicago’s neighborhoods and suburban areas.
1.75 hours of CLE credit subject to approval.
23rd Annual Pro Bono and Community
Service Fair
Thursday, October 27
5:00-7:00 pm
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Presented by the Young Lawyers Section and
co-sponsored by the CBF and Kirkland & Ellis
Meet with representatives 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.
Rachel O’Konis
Ruttenberg
Family Defense Center
Andrew Vail
Jenner & Block LLP
Learn more and register at
probonoweek
Co-Chairs