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In 1969, a group of local attorneys established the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law to provide quality legal counsel to those clients whose civil rights cases and projects would benefit the community at large. The first board believed that "the poor and the black can become full and equal participants in our economic and political systems only when they achieve the power to deal on equal terms with public and private institutions. An essential element of that power is access to expert legal resources."

This vision continues to guide the efforts of the Chicago Lawyers' Committee. The mission of the Committee is to promote and protect civil rights, particularly the civil rights of poor, minority and disadvantaged people, in order to facilitate their participation in the social, economic and political systems of our nation. Through individual and class action litigation as well as non litigation programs, the Committee works on behalf of the voiceless and dispossessed members of our society: racial, ethnic, and religious minorities; children; women; and people with disabilities.

The Committee's strength lies in the commitment and ability of its member law firms. Each year, several hundred attorneys at Chicago law firms contributed approximately 15,000 hours of their time. Obviously, the dedication of this highly qualified volunteer corps multiplies the Committee's ability to handle matters of law reform and impact. These lawyers work on significant issues which provide a meaningful experience for attorneys involved in all types of practice, including litigation, corporate, real estate, tax, and finance. Membership in the Chicago Lawyers' Committee allows law firms to focus their pro bono resources where they will accomplish the most good, and where they will have a lasting impact.

Poverty, prejudice, and lack of opportunity continue to plague Chicago. As the Committee expands to meet the challenges of the unfinished civil rights agenda, we reach out to our friends in the legal, corporate, and foundation communities, encouraging even greater participation and support.

If your firm is a member of the Chicago Lawyers' Committee, and you would like to join us in the continuing struggle for social, political and economic justice, please fill out the followinginterest inventory (35 KB) interest inventory (35 KB). For information on becoming a member of the Chicago Lawyers' Committee, or to make a tax deductible contribution, you can write to us by clicking here.


MEMBERSHIP

Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen
Bennet P. Applegate

Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP
Sidney N. Herman
Steven E. Derringer

Noelle Brennan & Associates, Ltd 
Noelle C. Brennan

Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd 
Alejandro Caffarelli
 
Central States Southeast and Southwest
Areas Health and Welfare and Pension Funds
Cathy L. Rath

Cornfield and Feldman
Attorneys and Counselors 
Gilbert A. Cornfield

Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan Ltd.
Thomas H. Geoghegan

Eimer Stahl Klevorn & Solberg LLP
Nathan P. Eimer
Andrew G. Klevorn
Ronit C. Barrett

Foley & Lardner LLP
Mary Kay Martire
Myles D. Berman
 
Ed Fox & Associates
Edward M. Fox

Friedman & Maguire
Gregory A. Friedman

Futterman Howard Ashley
Watkins & Weltman, P.C.
Mr. Robert C. Howard

Greene and Letts
Martin P. Greene
Allen P. Walker

Grippo & Elden LLC
Maile H. Solis-Szukala

Howrey LLP
Stephen D. Libowsky

Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd.
Matthew J. Piers

Jenner & Block LLP

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Reid A. Mandel
Jonathan K. Baum

The Law Office of Christopher C. Kendall, P.C.
Christopher C. Kendall

Kinoy, Taren & Geraghty, PC
Jeffrey L. Taren
Joanne Kinoy

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Barry E. Fields

Latham & Watkins LLP
Kenneth G. Schuler

Law Offices of Robert E. Lehrer
Robert E. Lehrer

Mayer Brown LLP
Stuart M. Litwin
David F. Narefsky
Miller Shakman & Beem LLP
Edward W. Feldman - Chair
Diane F. Klotnia

Miner, Barnhill & Galland
Jeffrey I. Cummings
Nancy L. Maldonado
 
The Monte Law Firm, Ltd.
Ines M. Monte

Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C.
Stephen H. Pugh 
Reed Smith LLP
Max A. Stein

Robinson Curley & Clayton, P.C.
Cynthia H. Hyndman
Fay Clayton 

Schiff Hardin LLP
Paul E. Greenwalt, III - Co-Chair
Barry S. Alberts 

Stephen G. Seliger
 
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Condon A. McGlothlen

Sidley Austin LLP
Linton J. Childs 

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
& Affiliates
Eric J. Gorman
Edward Houlihan

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Harold C. Hirshman
Margo Weinstein

Geoffrey R. Stone, Professor
The University of Chicago Law School

Stowell & Friedman, Ltd.
Linda D. Friedman
 
Thompson Coburn LLP
Joel A. Haber
Susan M. Lorenc
 
Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP
Paul R. Diamond - Treasurer
Deborah Morgan

Winston & Strawn LLP
Gregory A. McConnell

Zaideman & Esrig, P.C.
Jerry A. Esrig


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP
Sidney N. Herman
Steven E. Derringer 
 
Eimer Stahl Klevorn & Solberg LLP
Nathan P. Eimer
Andrew G. Klevorn
Ronit C. Barrett
 
Foley & Lardner, LLP
Mary Kay Martire 
Myles D. Berman

Greene and Letts
Martin P. Greene
Allen P. Walker

Jenner & Block LLP 

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Reid A. Mandel
Jonathan K. Baum

The Law Office of Christopher C. Kendall, P.C.
Christopher C. Kendall

Kinoy, Taren & Geraghty, PC
Jeffrey L. Taren
Joanne Kinoy

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Barry E. Fields

Latham & Watkins LLP
Kenneth G. Schuler 

Mayer Brown LLP
Stuart M. Litwin
David F. Narefsky 

Miller Shakman & Beem LLP 
Edward W. Feldman - Chair
Diane F. Klotnia

Miner, Barnhill & Galland 
Jeffrey I. Cummings
Nancy L. Maldonado

Pugh, Jones, Johnson & Quandt, P.C.
Stephen H. Pugh 
 
Reed Smith LLP
Max A. Stein

Robinson Curley & Clayton, P.C.
Cynthia H. Hyndman
Fay Clayton 

Schiff Hardin LLP
Paul E. Greenwalt, III - Co-Chair
Barry S. Alberts

 Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Condon A. McGlothen

Sidley Austin, LLP
Linton J. Childs

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
& Affiliates
Eric J. Gorman
Edward P. Houlihan

Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Harold C. Hirshman
Margo Weinstein
 
Thompson Coburn LLP
Joel A. Haber
Susan M. Lorenc

Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP
Paul R. Diamond  - Treasurer
Deborah Morgan

Winston & Strawn LLP
Gregory A. McConnell


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