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2017 PBN Hummingbird Award

Laura Hardwicke, 2017 Hummingbird Award Recipient Laura Hardwicke, one of the Pro Bono Network’s most active volunteers, recently...

In Illinois, if you have ever been fingerprinted by law enforcement, you have a criminal record. Generally, that means future employers...

Anytime I encounter the saying, “work for justice,” I wonder when I’ll have the time. Even as my outrage increases over the latest news,...

It is a no-brainer (yet proven anyway) that having a lawyer increases a domestic violence victim's likelihood of being granted a...

This summer, PBN has been proud recipient of the talents of Grace Zimmerman. We sat down to talk to her last week to learn a bit more...

PBN has been lucky enough to score not just one, but two great summer interns! Oak Park River Forest High School junior, Madi Lebovitz,...

Last week, PBN presented to local nonprofits the how-tos on finding legal aid for their clients or themselves. With numerous agencies in...

Over 700,000 impoverished Chicago-area residents need an attorney and cannot get one. There just aren’t enough volunteers. But we found...

I wanted to share my story with everyone in regards to my experience with Donna Peel and Ryan McCready and their representation of my...

Are you resolving to do pro bono this year? Here’s a game plan to set yourself up for success: 1. Self Assess. It's best to ensure that...