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Pro Bono Week 2024- Event

Cheers to Volunteers: Celebrating Pro Bono Dedication

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Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:30-8 p.m.
Register HERE

Join us for an evening dedicated to honoring the invaluable pro bono contributions of our volunteers. Come together with fellow pro bono attorneys, supporters, and NSLAC staff in a relaxed and celebratory atmosphere. Enjoy complimentary drinks, and don't forget to bring a friend to share in the celebration! 

Location: North Shore Distillery, 13990 Rockland Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048

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Pro Bono Week 2024

Legal Lunchtime: CLE & Eats at the LCBA

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Save the Date for Pro Bono Week 2024!

Join the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and the Lake County Bar Association for a complimentary CLE session featuring Daniel Wolfe, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Director of Jury Consulting at Magna Legal Services. Enjoy an informative presentation, delicious food, and great company!

Learn more about Daniel Wolfe HERE!

Register link coming soon!

Event Details:

  • Date: October 21, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location: Lake County Bar Association,  300 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Pro Bono Opportunity

Volunteers Needed: POA Clinic at Glenview Public Library

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Calling all attorneys! North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is looking for pro bono attorneys to assist clients with filling out Powers of Attorney for Property and Health Care. This in-person clinic will take place on September 19, 2024, from 3-6 PM at Glenview Public Library

Interested? Sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/rZm_QeFcW09kYqqDGa5K7Q

After signing up you will receive a link to a 1-hour recorded CLE training to complete before the clinic. No prior experience in estate planning is required for this volunteer opportunity.

For questions, please be in contact with probono@nslegalaid.org

Glenview Public Library POA Clinic Volunteer Flyer
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Free CLE Opportunity: Ethics in Pro Bono

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On Tuesday, June 11 from 12-1 pm, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) will host a free CLE presentation on Ethical Considerations in Pro Bono Practice. Pro bono Manager, Nicole Minnis, and Pro Bono Coordinator, Ian Turnipseed will be joined by Director of Domestic Violence Practice, Sally Steele. This free CLE presentation will discuss ethical quandaries that can arise in pro bono such as questions of competency and conflicts of interest, and how the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct help guide pro bono attorneys on navigating those issues. Senior Social Worker, Michelle Knipmeyer, will also be providing information on how to be trauma-informed when practicing with our clients.

This training will be conducted virtually over Microsoft Teams. One hour of Illinois Ethics CLE is pending approval.

Interested in attending this training and becoming an NSLAC volunteer? Click HERE to sign up for this opportunity.

Have questions? Please reach out to probono@nslegalaid.org.

 

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Pro Bono Opportunity: June Virtual Family Law Advice Clinic

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Looking for a pro bono volunteer opportunity? NSLAC is looking for Pro Bono attorneys to provide virtual one-hour consultations at our Family Law Advice clinic for people seeking legal assistance. Family law experience is required.

At the June 19 family law clinic, pro bono attorneys will discuss a wide range of family law topics, including drafting of simple petitions for dissolution or other basic forms, providing an overview of obtaining and enforcing child support, aspects of parentage cases, post-decree issues, and advice and counsel on the unique questions that arise during a family law proceeding.

Interested in this opportunity? Please complete this form:

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/E8IACFzmRhVO48OvDsyoHw

We thank you for volunteering and look forward to working with you. For questions or information, please email probono@nslegalaid.org

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Pro Bono Opportunity: May Virtual Family Law Advice Clinic

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Looking for a pro bono volunteer opportunity? NSLAC is looking for Pro Bono attorneys to provide virtual one-hour consultations at our Family Law Advice clinic for people seeking legal assistance. Family law experience is required.

At the May 15 family law clinic, pro bono attorneys will discuss a wide range of family law topics, including drafting of simple petitions for dissolution or other basic forms, providing an overview of obtaining and enforcing child support, aspects of parentage cases, post-decree issues, and advice and counsel on the unique questions that arise during a family law proceeding.

Interested in this opportunity? Please complete this form:

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/s2wU9sg4nChKHIoeqVhamA

We thank you for volunteering and look forward to working with you. For questions or information, please email probono@nslegalaid.org

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Pro Bono and CLE Opportunity: Short-Term Guardianship Clinic

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In partnership with Partners for Our Communities in Palatine, NSLAC is pleased to offer a Short-Term Guardianship Clinic for guardians and their children on April 5th from 3 pm- 6 pm 

Short-term guardianships are a means for parents to ensure the care of their minor children upon a particular event occurring. For example, if a parent is traveling out of town, having a medical procedure, is detained/incarcerated, or simply unavailable for a specified duration of time. The advantage of short-term guardianships is that they do not require a court appearance to take effect.

As a pro bono attorney, you would meet with a parent or parents for up to one-hour to discuss short-term guardianship as a possible safety planning mechanism for their family. If they would like to proceed with getting a short-term guardianship for their child or children, you will help them fill out the Illinois Appointment of Short-Term Guardian form. Each child will need one form.

A virtual training was held live on Friday, March 29th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for Illinois CLE credit.

To register for this pro bono opportunity or learn more click HERE.

 

 

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Pro Bono and CLE Opportunity: Short-Term Guardianship Clinic

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In partnership with Youth Services Glenview/Northbrook, NSLAC is pleased to host a Short-Term Guardianship Clinic for guardians and their children on April 23 from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm 

Short-term guardianships are a means for parents to ensure the care of their minor children upon a particular event occurring. For example, if a parent is traveling out of town, having a medical procedure, is detained/incarcerated, or simply unavailable for a specified duration of time. The advantage of short-term guardianships is that they do not require a court appearance to take effect.

As a pro bono attorney, you would meet with a parent or parents for up to one-hour to discuss short-term guardianship as a possible safety planning mechanism for their family. If they would like to proceed with getting a short-term guardianship for their child or children, you will help them fill out the Illinois Appointment of Short-Term Guardian form. Each child will need one form. A virtual training was held live on Friday, March 29th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for Illinois CLE credit.

To register and learn more click HERE:

 

 

 

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Pro Bono Opportunity: POA Clinic at Niles Township

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In partnership with Niles Township, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic is pleased to host a free Power of Attorney for healthcare and property on Thursday, May 9th, from 4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm.

Powers of Attorney allow a person to name an “Agent” to help with medical and financial decisions in the event of a person’s incapacity. While powers of attorney are very important to anyone, they are especially important to those leaving high school to enter college or the workforce.  Volunteers will meet with people to execute powers of attorney for healthcare and property. Each attorney will meet with, at most, three clients during the clinic to help draft powers of attorney. Training for CLE credit will be provided virtually or in person. A video outlining what to expect at a POA clinic can be found here: https://youtu.be/eSLiI9wT5x8.

A virtual training was held live on April 4th, in case you missed it, you can find the recorded training HERE. This training is eligible for CLE credit. 

To volunteer, email probono@nslegalaid.org.