Updates

Domestic Violence Resources in Lake County (Townships: Benton, Deerfield, Libertyville, Moraine, Newport, Shields, Vernon, Warren, Waukegan, Zion)

Courthouse  Lake County Courthouse (847) 377-3600  18 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085  In-House Domestic Violence Advocates: A Safe Place (847) 360-6471, 5th floor, Rm D-100  Domestic Violence Shelters and Services  A Safe Place (847) 249-4450  Shelter, permanent housing, court advocacy, counseling, referrals.  House of Peace (224) 430-4977  The House...
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Health Care Power of Attorney Clinic for Students – August 3, 2022

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...
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Domestic Violence Resources in Northeastern Cook County (Townships: Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield)

Courthouse Skokie Courthouse (847) 470-7200  5600 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie, IL 60077   In-House Domestic Violence Advocates: YWCA Evanston/North Shore (847) 470-5052, Rm 218  Domestic Violence Shelters and Services  Apna Ghar (773) 334-4663  Provides culturally-sensitive wraparound services including a 24-hour crisis line, shelter (emergency and transitional), case management, counseling, legal advocacy...
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Domestic Violence Resources in Northwestern Cook County (Townships: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling)

Courthouse  Rolling Meadows Courthouse (847) 818-3000  2121 Euclid Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008  In-House Domestic Violence Advocates: Between Friends (847) 818-8900, Basement  Domestic Violence Shelters and Services  Apna Ghar (773) 334-4663  Provides culturally-sensitive wraparound services including a 24-hour crisis line, shelter (emergency and transitional), case management, counseling, legal advocacy, and...
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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Launches Financial Literacy Initiatives for Domestic Violence Survivors

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) announces a partnership with Heartland Alliance, a fellow grantee of the Chicago Foundation for Women, to help domestic violence survivors secure financial stability. Domestic violence survivors experience legal and financial obstacles to independence. Resources focused in these areas help domestic violence survivors eliminate such...
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NORTH SUBURBAN LEGAL AID CLINIC ADDS STAFF ATTORNEY

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kelly Ehrenreich as a staff attorney. Ehrenreich will be assisting NSLAC’s Domestic Violence Law Practice. Kelly Ehrenreich is an attorney dedicated to zealous advocacy for people who have experienced gender-based violence. Kelly has served clients who have...
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Health Care Power of Attorney and Why Students Need It – Thursday June 9, 2022

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...
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Volunteer Spotlight: David Mason

Dave has worked as a commercial finance lawyer in Chicago for 37 years, almost entirely at the law firm Goldberg Kohn Ltd.  Pro bono work, focusing on immigration matters, was a part of Dave’s practice for the last 10 years (albeit a small part).  Most of Dave’s pro bono projects...
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