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Community events relevant to NSLAC clients.

CLE Event- March 16th at 7pm

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Dear Pro-Bono Attorneys:

The Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to offer a training on Family Law on March 16, at 7pm, at the Firehouse Youth Center.

Family law is one of the highest areas of demand for legal services for low-income individuals, and there are many volunteer opportunities for our HPHLAC attorneys in this area as we respond to calls for help with family issues. This training session is intended for attorneys with little or no family law experience, and will cover some of the basics you will need to know in order to assist pro bono clients with family law issues other than divorce.

This 2-hour CLE class will be presented by Deborah Goldberg, a prominent practitioner of family law in Lake County. It will provide an overview of Illinois family law for a low-income clientele, with some focus on new family law statutes as well as issues that intersect with immigration law. The formal presentation will be followed by an opportunity for Q & A. You will receive 1 1/2 hours of CLE for this training.

Please RSVP and let me know if you are going to attend this training. We will look forward to seeing you!

Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic Monthly Open Clinic Being Held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 9AM-12PM

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Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic Monthly Open Clinic being held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 9AM-12PM

Highland Park, IL –October 26, 2015 – The Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic, located at The Firehouse Youth Center, 1830 Green Bay Rd, will be having monthly open clinic hours on Saturday, November 7, from 9AM to 12 noon. Those needing legal assistance for immigration, housing, and domestic violence issues may visit the Clinic during these hours to request pro-bono legal services. To be eligible to receive services, clients must live in Highland Park or Highwood and meet financial need requirements.

Regular office hours are 9AM-12 noon on Monday-Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12-2. Evening and weekend hours may be available upon request. The office is closed on holidays.

For more information about open clinic hours and expanded summer hours, please call (847) 926-1867 or e-mail info@hphlegalaid.org.

To learn more about the Clinic’s services, other resources, to donate or volunteer visit the Clinic’s website at www.hphlegalaid.org.

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Housing Forum for Tenants’ Rights Training- Oct. 17

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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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Grand Opening of Highland Park-Highwood Legal Aid Clinic May 1 at 7:30 AM

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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