Blog Archive : April 2011

Illinois Legal Aid Online has chosen Nada Abu-Isa of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to be its May 2011 Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month. The Law Project nominated her for this honor. Nada is an exceptional volunteer because she has represented clients in nearly every program of The Law Project, and she actively mentors junior associates in nonprofit pro bono matters placed by The Law P...

Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 2011-- The Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. welcomed Debra Walker Johnson to its team as Director of Development and External Affairs on April 11, 2011. “Debra brings exceptional experience with a long career in program leadership, development and fundraising, events, publicity and media relations. She brin...

Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 2011-- The Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc., announces the addition of J. Cunyon Gordon to its team as Director of the Pro Se Litigants’ Settlement Assistance Program on April 12, 2011. Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. is the public interest law consortium of Chicago's leading law firms. Fro...

Civil Rights Fellow Jessica Schneider has been hired as a Staff Attorney and Intake Specialist at the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee. She will work with the Fair Housing Program, where she will counsel with volunteer attorneys on housing discrimination cases both in court and at administration agencies. She will assist in fighting housing discrimination and securing housing for the...