About NSLAC

We envision that all community members have access to high-quality, comprehensive, and equitable legal representation.

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic’s core values are the guiding principles for which we stand; the ideas that we refuse to compromise as we conduct our mission in pursuit of our vision. These values are the deeply ingrained principles that guide our actions; they serve as our cultural cornerstones.

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic’s core values are the guiding principles for which we stand; the ideas that we refuse to compromise as we conduct our mission in pursuit of our vision.

• Justice
  • Lead with fairness;
  • Strive to provide access to justice;
  • Delivery of legal services that support and effect significant beneficial changes for individuals and communities;
  • Listen to and respect the goals and outcomes desired by each client. 
    
    
• Trust
  • Perform all work competently, and with an exceptional degree of knowledge, thoroughness, accuracy, and urgency;
  • Empower clients through education and client-centered advocacy;
  • Zealously and compassionately represent and advocate for clients;
  • Protect and respect confidential information entrusted by clients, partners, volunteers, staff, and the Board of Directors;
  • Serve all people with integrity and transparency.

• Excellence
  • Embrace change and continue to learn, create, and be flexible as we embrace our mission and work towards our vision;
  • Be an involved and dedicated leader, and encourage oversight and continuous improvement;
  • Effectively and strategically use our resources to ensure longevity of the organization even in the face of changing social, economic, political, and ideological environments.

• Community
  • Treat all people equitably, compassionately, respectfully, and with dignity;
  • Maintain an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, experiences, values, attitudes, and behaviors;
  • Work collaboratively;
  • Provide a healthy and fulfilling workplace;
  • Maintain and further diversity in staff, volunteers, board members, and vendors.