Category Archives: Events

Community events relevant to NSLAC clients.

Village of Mount Prospect, POA Informational Session

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In partnership with the Village of Mount Prospect, we are pleased to host a free Power of Attorney(POA) Informational Session. A POA is a legal document that authorizes another to make a healthcare or property management decision on your behalf, should you be unable to make them yourself. North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic has partnered with the Village of Mount Prospect to educate the community on this important legal document. At the end of the informational session, participants may ask questions and apply to receive free legal assistance drafting Power of Attorney at the upcoming clinic.

Location: Community Connections Center, 1711 West Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, IL, 60056

Time and Date: September 21, 2023, from 5:30 PM -6:30 PM

To register for this free informational session, please call the Village of Mount Prospect at 847-506-4930

 

Virtual Security Deposit CLE Presentation

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The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to host a virtual Security Deposit training for CLE credit on Tuesday, August 15, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm CDT.  NSLAC is  looking for pro bono attorneys to assist renters by offering remote security deposit advice at a regularly scheduled monthly clinic.  This will be a 100% remote opportunity.  The training, which will be recorded, will be required for any attorney wishing to participate.  The training will cover the basics of Illinois security deposit law, variances among local jurisdictions, and security deposit issue spotting.  The volunteer attorney will be providing advice only or, at most, a demand letter to be sent to the former landlord should the deposit be due.  Expanded involvement may be considered should an attorney have a particular interest in a case or client. Previous housing law experience is appreciated but not required.

To sign up for the free CLE, register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WrnNqw-B8t4CK_fn5U5p2A

Virtual CLE Training, Domestic Violence Intake Program

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North Suburban Legal Aid is excited to offer a new opportunity for pro bono attorneys to provide crucial help to our Domestic Violence practice.  We’re looking for pro bono attorneys to assist our Domestic Violence practice by remotely conducting client intakes.  This will be a great opportunity for Illinois-licensed attorneys to help domestic violence survivors without taking on full representation.  Domestic violence/family law experience is appreciated but not required.

To prepare attorneys who are interested in helping with this project, a virtual training for CLE credit will be held on 5/17/23 at 1:00 pm.  Those interested can register via the following link:https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/_OHsJ010r-QsKs_1a0RVNA  The training, which is required to perform intakes, will also be recorded.  This will be a 100% remote opportunity.  Each intake takes approximately one hour, and we’re expecting each attorney to commit to five intakes per month, although there may be some flexibility in both scheduling and the number of cases.  All we ask is that the volunteer attorney conduct the intakes, although expanded involvement may be considered should an attorney have a particular interest in a case or client.  Please direct any interest and/or questions to probono@nslegalaid.org

Share Your Story, Immigrant Heritage Month

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June is Immigrant Heritage Month across the nation! In partnership with Highland Park Public Library and Highwood Public Library, and Community Center, we will come together to host 'Share Your Story' on Thursday, June 8, from 5-6 p.m. at the Highland Park Public Library. 

The 'Share Your Story' event invites participants to bring in a story or recipe that is significant to their origin and cultural heritage. Participants are encouraged to take the stage and share about the journey they or their family took to the United States.

Participants are welcome to bring a copy of a photo(only photocopies will be accepted as they will not be returned) and a brief description of their story(200 words or less). Please include a contact name, email, phone number, and address. Some stories and recipes will be chosen to be highlighted on the NSLAC website and social media.

Immigrant stories come in the form of food. Participants are invited to bring their favorite family recipe, along with their story about its origins and significance to their cultural heritage. Recipes can be brought to the Highland Park Public Library during the event for display at the Library. Some recipes will be chosen to be highlighted on the Library’s social media and NSLAC website and social media.

 

Free Legal Aid in Mount Prospect

Free Legal Consultations in the Village of Mount Prospect

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In partnership with the Village of Mount Prospect, NSLAC offers monthly virtual and free legal consultations to low-income individuals in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration. Registration is required.

Time and Date: The second Thursday of every month

Location: Community Connection Center, 1711 W. Algonquin Rd., Mount Prospect IL

To schedule an appointment, contact the Human Service Department at 847-506 4930

SHALVA Virtual CLE, Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Dealing Narcissists and Those Who Abuse

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In partnership with SHALVA, we proudly promote SHALVA’s Spring CLE Program, Negotiating with Difficult Parties: Strategies for Dealing Narcissists and Those Who Abuse. This information-packed CLE presentation juxtaposes sound negotiation practices and traits and characteristics of both narcissists and abusers. Understanding abuse and managing manipulative behaviors will help you avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes in family law. This event is free and virtual. Registration is required. Click flyer for more details.

Time and Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 12 pm to 11:15 pm CDT

Click Here To Register

 

 

Clerk in the Community, Cook County

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The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Iris Y. Martinez and Maine Township, invites Cook County residents to learn about court cases, records, office services, and essential information on the resources available to the public through the Clerk’s office. See flyer for details.

Date and Time: February 18, 2023, from 10 AM to 1 PM

Location: Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd. Park Ridge, IL, 60068

 

housing legal aid consultations near Palatine and Hanover Park

Free Housing Legal Aid Consultations

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In partnership with Partners for Our Communities, we are pleased to offer free housing legal aid consultations for renters with issues related to housing. Renters can schedule an appointment with an attorney appointment during one of the three-time slots each month. An attorney will offer free, confidential legal help to renters from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Housing legal aid consultations will be available at two alternating locations:

See flyer for more details.

Time and Date:First Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m

Consultations will be available at two alternating locations:

  • Partners for Our Communities at Ascension Health, 1515 Lake Street, Suite 107, Hanover Park
  • Partners for Our Communities Resource Center, 1585 North Rand Road, Palatine

Please call 847-776-9500 to schedule an appointment at Palatine.

Please call 847-847-4475 to schedule an appointment at Hanover Park.