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In partnership with the Village of Northbrook, we are pleased to offer free legal aid clinics in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration. All consultations are virtual.
To schedule an appointment, contact NSLAC at 847 737 4042 or email info@NSLegalAid.org
In partnership with New Trier Township, NSLAC offers monthly free legal aid clinics to low-income individuals in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration.
Clinics are virtual, but individuals have the option to access meetings on Township computers at New Trier Township Hall, located at 739 Elm Street.
Time and Date: The third Wednesday of each month, from 10:00 AM to noon. Appointments are required.
To schedule a consultation, visit www.NewTrierTownship.com, call the township at 847-446-8202 or call NSLAC at 847-737-4042.
In partnership with Niles Township, we are pleased to host free virtual legal aid immigration clinics.
Time and Date: First Wednesday of each month from 9 am-1 pm. Appointments are required.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Niles Township at 847-673-9300 or email Erica Jellerson at Ejellerson@nilestownshipgov.com
We are pleased to serve the Village of Glencoe and offer free legal aid in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration.
To make an appointment, please call NSLAC at 847-737-4042
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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and New Trier Township are pleased to partner with attorney Adam Garber from Levenfeld Pearlstein to offer a free Power of Attorney for students. Watch this recorded information session, where Adam shares why a Power of Attorney health care form is crucial when an emergency renders a student unable to make medical decisions for themselves.
Students and their parents with a permanent address in suburban Cook County, IL and throughout Lake County, IL can sign up to meet with an attorney on August 3, 2022, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at New Trier Township, 739 Elm Street, Winnetka. Attorneys will assist students and their parents in preparing a Health Care Power of Attorney form, which will permit parents to have access to their child’s medical team in an emergency. Click here to sign up.
Suggested donation: $25
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and New Trier Township are pleased to partner with attorney Adam Garber from Levenfeld Pearlstein to offer a free Power of Attorney for students. Watch this recorded information session, where Adam shares why a Power of Attorney health care form is crucial when an emergency renders a student unable to make medical decisions for themselves.
Students and their parents with a permanent address in suburban Cook County, IL and throughout Lake County, IL can sign up to meet with an attorney on August 3, 2022, from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM at New Trier Township, 739 Elm Street, Winnetka. Attorneys will assist students and their parents in preparing a Health Care Power of Attorney form, which will permit parents to have access to their child’s medical team in an emergency. Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4dabaf2aa0face9-legal.
Suggested donation: $25
Our director of immigration law practice, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz was invited to speak at a local event for aspiring community activists at Deerfield’s Christ United Methodist Church. Drawing on her own interactions with community members, Gershowitz gave voice to the immigrant community’s fears in light of the new administration’s policies. Quoted by Steve Sadin in the following article, at the event, Gershowitz discussed the Clinic’s surge in immigration cases since November and weighed in on the role cities can play in protecting their immigrant community members.
Deerfield’s Christ United Methodist Church designed their new program, “We the People Making Out Voices Heard,” to educate community members on current issues and help them find a way to take action.
Trevor Gervais was one of the guests invited to speak to the more than 125 people who attended the first session on March 15. Gervais spoke about how to share your views on immigration with elected officials.
At the end of his presentation, Gervais gave the crowd three suggestions. He said they should connect with someone new before they left, know who their officials are and “get out of your comfort zone” to take action.
Kristen Snowden of Highland Park called herself a neophyte when it came to organizing and wanted further guidance about what to do. Gervais made those in attendance an offer.
“Come up here when we’re done,” Gervais said. “Give me your names and your issues and I’ll help you organize. I can’t just come here and give you ideas how to organize. I’ll help you do it.”
After Pastor Brian Roots ended the formal session, he invited the group to stay and chat over cookies. A crowd gathered around Gervais to talk about issues and give him their contact information.
“More than 25 people signed up to organize in their communities,” Gervais said after talking to those interested. “We’ll meet in the coming weeks to determine the specific focus but everyone was interested in finding ways to build power in their own communities through civic engagement.”
Gervais was joined by Karyn Davidman, a case worker in the office of Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, the director of the immigration law practice at the Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic.
“There is no one word answer. It’s something of an earthquake. Would (President Donald) Trump follow through on his rhetoric? We’ve never seen an environment as anti immigration as this one,” Gong-Gershowitz said. “Children came in the day after the election and were afraid,” she added relating what she heard from school administrators.
Ryan Siegel of Highland Park suggested people lobby their towns to become sanctuary cities. He said there are only a few in Illinois and he wants to see more. Gong-Gershowitz said towns have to be careful not to risk the loss of federal funds if Trump acts on some of the statements he has made.
“There are pros and cons,” Gong-Gershowitz said. “Chicago has the resources if the Trump administration is going to cut funding. Their corporation counsel is in a position to respond.”
Siegel said declaring communities like Highland Park and Deerfield sanctuary cities gives a welcoming and comforting message to immigrants. He said there is strength in numbers that can be gained through organizing.
“It can be a problem if there only 170,” Siegel said. “Thousands of them through a common effort will make a difference.”
Not everyone wanted to concentrate on immigration. One person wanted to know how to organize against gun violence in the face of the strong effort of the National Rifle Association to support gun rights.
“You have to be as good at organizing as they are,” Gervais said.
Steve Sadin is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
