Events that have already been run.
The Clinic will be open on Saturday, November 11, 2017, from 9 am to 12 pm. We will have attorneys available to help with immigration issues, Emergency Tool Kits, and landlord/tenant and housing problems.
We ask that any cases involving domestic violence to call to make an appointment on another day so we can assure privacy.
Clients must meet certain financial need requirements. Please call to make an appointment at (847)-926-1867 or e-mail info@hphlegalaid.org.
Learn from Divorce Professionals ~ Understand the Process ~ Meet Women Rebuilding their Lives.
For women in the midst of separation, contemplating divorce, starting or facing the divorce process or even early in the process, the Lilac will be hosting Divorce University™.
A one-day conference to support, educate and connect women on the LEGAL, FINANCIAL and EMOTIONAL aspects of the divorce process. They will hear from a Judge, Family Law Attorneys, Mediators, Collaborative Practitioners, Financial Planners, Therapists, Divorce Coaches, etc., as well as women who have come through the divorce process.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 1st 8:15am – 4:30pm
Cost: **Early Bird Price $100 (save $30) ENDS March 31st !!**
Registration Required. Call 847.328.0313 for more information or to register.
$130 in advance, $150 at the door (if space remains). Pay online at www.thelilactree.org or mail a check to 1123 Emerson Street, Suite 215, Evanston, IL 60201. Continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and all materials provided on the day.
Conference Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL
(Note: If you are now post-decree, we would appreciate hearing from you so that we can provide information about the many Lilac Tree programs and services that we offer to women after the divorce has been finalized. Simply reply to this email to let us know that your divorce has been finalized.)
The Lilac Tree will be hosting a workshop on April 7th, offering information and ideas on how to handle being in a high conflict divorce.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Evanston Public Library, Large Community Meeting Room, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL
Cost: $30 Fee assistance is available
Registration is Required: (clients may pay at the door after registering in advance). Call 847.328.0313 for more information or to register. Pay online at www.thelilactree.org.
The Highland Park Highwood Legal Aid Clinic will hosting a housing forum on Saturday, October 17, 9.30am-11am at Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave. We invite those who want to learn about their legal rights as tenants or requirements as a landlord.
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Press Release
Grand Opening of Highland Park-Highwood
Legal Aid Clinic May 1 at 7:30 AM
Contact: Karyn Davidman, Executive Director, at 847-571-7287 (cell) or at kdavidman@hphlegalaid.org
Highland Park, IL: The Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic will be having its grand opening on Friday morning, May 1, at 7:30 AM. The Clinic is located at 1830 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, in the Firehouse Youth Services building. At the ribbon cutting, Mayor Nancy Rotering, Honorary Chair and Founder of the Clinic, will announce the names of the founding sponsors that enabled the clinic to open its doors.
“As a community, it is our responsibility to meet the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors, particularly our senior, economically challenged and immigrant populations. The support of the Clinic will help us advocate for the health, safety and security of our residents and their families.” Mayor Nancy Rotering stated. “This collaborative effort across our community confirms that working together, we find solutions and can meet the needs and achieve the hopes of our community.” said Mayor Rotering.
The clinic was formed after a 2013 needs assessment study by the Human Services Task Force identified the need for quality and affordable legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence and housing. The clinic will serve those who live in Highland Park or Highwood who meet financial eligibility for services in these areas. The income level for services has been set at 250% of the federal poverty level for a family of four (about $60,000).
“I’m especially gratified to see the response from our legal community” said Kathryn Vanden Berk, the organization’s Chair and Managing Attorney. “We have over 30 attorneys who have already signed up to provide their professional services on a pro bono basis.” Non-attorney volunteers are also welcome to assist with paralegal and non-legal administrative work. Bilingual volunteers are also being sought.
“A new program in Illinois allows attorneys who are on inactive or retired status with the ARDC to practice under our auspices as a pro bono legal aid clinic,” continued Vanden Berk. “This is new, and it will be interesting for us to see how many attorneys decide to take advantage of the program. All attorneys will be supervised by those who are experienced in their fields.”
Refreshments will be served at the opening ceremony by students from Highland Park High School.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the Clinic will open with a DACA workshop (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), from 9AM to noon, for young people who qualify for this immigration benefit.
Regular clinic hours will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9AM-12 noon, with monthly clinics and workshops on Saturdays through June 30. Hours will expand after July 1 to better meet the needs of the community, with evening hours being planned. For up to date information on hours and services, please visit our website at www.hphlegalaid.org
Grand Opening of the Clinic on May 1 at 7:30-8:00am
DACA Training for Volunteers on April 28 at 7pm
