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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.
The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, New Trier Township, and Winnetka Youth Organization are pleased to partner with attorney Adam Garber from Levenfeld Pearlstein to present Health Care Power of Attorney and Why Students Need It on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Winnetka Community House.
This health care Power of Attorney (POA) clinic is for parents/guardians of high school or college-age students with a permanent address in suburban Cook County and throughout Lake County. For questions email probono@nslegalaid.org.
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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Participates in Highland Park’s 13th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service
The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to join together with the community virtually on Monday, January 17 beginning at 10 AM for the 13th Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service event hosted by the City of Highland Park’s Human Relations Advisory Group and the Park District of Highland Park.
Know Your Rights & How To Be An Ally
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a fierce advocate for justice that included everyone and addressed all forms of threats to human dignity. The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is a beacon of hope for those in need of access to justice. We urge individuals and families to be prepared and Know Your Rights and the public is encouraged to be an ally to those in need. Helpful information for all is available below.
All Are Welcome Here
Acts of racism and injustice are all too familiar and unacceptable. The safety and wellbeing of our clients and the communities that we serve remain our priority. We believe that our community is enriched by people of different backgrounds and cultures, and we are committed to building a culture of cooperation among diverse groups.
Show that you care by downloading and coloring this flyer. Place it in a prominent location (we suggest a front door or window) for all to see. Show us your art on social media by tagging the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtag #AccessToJustice
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The Clinic has partnered with Judy’s Pizza for the month of February. Special thanks to the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Regional Student Leadership Board for leading these special events in partnership with Judy’s!
We are so thankful for our friends over at Judy’s Pizza in Highland Park (https://www.judyspizza.com/). Please show your support to the Clinic by supporting Judy’s in February!
Teen dating violence is domestic violence. Teen dating violence is a pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, verbal, and/or sexual abuse by one person in an intimate relationship to exert power and control over another. Relationship violence can occur at school — in the hall, in the classroom, in the parking lot, on the bus or in a car, at after-school activities, at a student’s workplace, at a school dance, or at a student’s home. In teenage dating relationships, the abuse is often public with peers witnessing the abuse; however, the abuse can also occur in private.
It is fitting to think of February as a month of love, but what most may not realize is that it is also February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It is important to educate teens about what is and is not a healthy relationship.
Some signs to watch for include:
Help to raise awareness about teen dating violence and stop the abuse before it begins. This month we come together to raise awareness through advocacy and education to stop abuse before it starts. Need to know how to talk to your teen? Got questions of your own? Be in touch with the Clinic at info@NSLegalAid.org or 847 737 4042. All inquiries are strictly confidential. Love shouldn’t hurt.
