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News & Updates
PILI Receives More Than $100,000 in Grant Support from Foundations and Legal Community Partners
PILI is proud to announce that we have received $106,800 in grant funding from several foundations and legal community partners committed to strengthening public interest law engagement, supporting pro bono service, and increasing access to legal assistance throughout Illinois. Read more »
PILI's Educational Seminar Series is Open to all Public Interest Law Interns!
These weekly lunchtime seminars focus on substantive legal topics, career development strategies and skill building relevant to public interest law. Programs are held live and in person at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, and virtual participation is also offered. Sign up here »
Rule 711 and Courtroom Supervision
This virtual discussion will bring together legal aid and public interest attorneys and supervisors to explore effective supervision of law student Interns participating in court proceedings, including students practicing under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711. The session will be on June 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. There will be 1 hour of Illinois MCLE credit offered for this discussion. Register here »
Join Us for Our Next Program in the 2026 Virtual Pro Bono CLE Series
For legal aid attorneys, the acceleration of AI developments raise important questions about which tools are truly useful, how they can be implemented effectively, and what ethical obligations apply. Our next session "AI Tools and Technology for Legal Aid and Pro Bono" will be held on June 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Attendees will receive 1.0 hour of Illinois MCLE Professional Responsibility Credit subject to approval. Sign up here »
PILI at the ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference
PILI Executive Director Michael Bergmann and Senior Managing Attorney Jessica Schneider were in Charlotte this week for the ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference. Michael served as a trainer and facilitator for the “Nuts & Bolts for New Pro Bono Managers” session alongside Melissa LaRocca from Legal Aid of Western Ohio, while Jessica contributed as a member of the conference planning committee. We’re proud to see PILI helping shape national conversations around pro bono engagement and the future of public interest law! Read more here »
PILI at the ISBA Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception
PILI Executive Director Michael Bergmann attended the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception. PILI was proud to nominate or support the nomination of several award recipients recognized for their leadership and commitment to pro bono service and access to justice across Illinois. Michael was also honored with an ISBA Presidential Commendation recognizing his contributions to access to justice and bar leadership at the state and national level. Congrats to PILI and Michael! Read more here »
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