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has proved that we have the power to sig-
nificantly expand the capacity of our pro
bono and legal aid system when the legal
community comes together as one around
this issue.
The Campaign is the one time you can
support the entire pro bono and legal aid
systemwith one contribution and make an
impact that none of us could on our own.
Specifically, donations to the Campaign:
• Leverage significantly more money from
government and other foundations
• Benefit from the CBF’s rigorous grants
process, which strategically allocates the
Campaign funds to maximize impact
and ensures accountability
• Save hundreds of thousands of dollars in
other social services by enabling people
to resolve legal problems before they
spin out of control
The people receiving services made
possible by the Campaign include the
elderly, disabled, veterans and children;
domestic violence victims; people at risk
of losing their homes; immigrants fleeing
persecution and abuse; and many other
low-income and disadvantaged people in
the Chicago area in need of legal assistance.
All contributions qualify for the Illinois
Supreme Court’s Pro Bono Reporting Rule
and are tax-deductible.
Invest in Justice Today
Add your voice to the others making a dif-
ference through this Campaign, and make
a contribution today!
the Campaign. First, while we all support
a wide variety of worthy causes, ensuring
that all people have equal access to the
justice system is distinctly important to us
as trustees of that system and our common
cause as a legal community.
Second, despite the dedicated efforts of
the many outstanding pro bono and legal
aid attorneys in our community, more than
half of the hundreds of thousands of low-
income and disadvantaged Chicagoans in
need of legal assistance each year are unable
to get often critical help due to a shortage
of pro bono and legal aid resources.
Finally, while we all have important
roles to play as individuals, the Campaign
JUSTICE STARTS WITH A SOLID
FOUNDATION
The Chicago Bar Foundation is
your
foundation,
where you come together with your colleagues
in Chicago’s legal community tomake the justice
system more fair and accessible for everyone.
Find out more at
www.chicagobarfoundation.
org.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Dear Colleague:
As we embark on the 2015 Investing in Justice Cam-
paign, the importance of preserving access to the
American dream and equal opportunity for all Ameri-
cans is increasingly the subject of discussions amongst
policymakers. While most would agree that inequality
presents a serious problem for our country, there are
a wide variety of viewpoints about the solutions where
many of us respectfully disagree.
There is one thing that we as a legal community all can
agree on when it comes to inequality: that it has no
place in the justice system. One of the most funda-
mental principles of our country and our profession is
that we all stand equal before the law and should have
equal access to justice. We know, however, that can
only happen when people have access to necessary le-
gal help, whether you are a large international company
like United or one of the millions of people who call the
Chicago area home.
Unfortunately, for more than half of the low-income and
disadvantaged people in the Chicago area who need
legal help at any given time, that help is not available
due to a shortage of pro bono and legal aid resources.
The good news is that through the Campaign, our legal
community has proven repeatedly that we can do
something about that when we join together in one ac-
cord. The Campaign is your opportunity to join with your
colleagues in the legal community to make a collective
impact towards eliminating inequality in the justice
system in a way none of us could do on our own.
Together, we can make sure that many more people in
our community will get the justice they deserve, not just
what they can afford. In the process, we’ll be striking
a blow against inequality while helping to build a more
perfect justice system, making our community a fairer
and better place for all.
Sincerely,
Brett Hart
Chair | 2015 Investing in
Justice Campaign
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary | United Airlines, Inc.
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