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Thursday, 30 August 2012 00:00 CBF Newsletters

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August 2012 CBF Newsletter

Featuring the following topics:
Once Wrongfully Convicted, Student Inspired to Pursue Public Service Career Receives Prestigious Marovitz Scholarship
CBF Awards Record-Breaking $4 Million in Grants
Lawyers Doing Good Get a Moment in the Spotlight
New Study Envisions Ideal Help for People without Lawyers in Daley Center
CBF Welcomes New President and Board Members
Legal Aid Services Produce an Almost 2:1 Return on Investment in Economic Benefits

Thursday, 12 April 2012 06:00 CBF Newsletters

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April 2012 CBF Newsletter

Featuring the following topics:
Investing in Justice Campaign Wrapping Up
CBF Awards Over $1.1 Million in Special Project Grants
Nominate a Pro Bono or Public Service Attorney
Planning Underway for an Innovative New Pro Bono Project
Ryanne Easley Joins CBF Staff as Director of Grants
Free Legal Self-Help Web Center Opens in Markham
2012 Fat Tuesday Challenge a Success
Legal Aid Committee Meeting Celebrates Highlights from the Field

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 06:00 CBF Newsletters

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December 2011 CBF Newsletter

Featuring the following topics:
CBA/CBF Pro Bono Week a Big Success
CBF Awards Five Fellowships
Cy Pres Awards Continue to Provide Key Support for Pro Bono and Legal Aid
Almost 1,900 Attend the 15th Annual CBF Fall Benefit
Illinois JusticeCorps Leverages Student Support
Kimball Anderson Takes CBF Support to New Heights
Thank You

Thursday, 09 September 2010 06:00 CBF Newsletters

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September 2010 CBF Newsletter

"Your Time at Work" contains profiles of Jennifer Gallinson of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg on her involvement with the CBF's Legal Aid Academy and Theresa Jaffe of Theresa Jaffe Consulting on her marketing and communication assistance to the CBF.

"Your Money at Work" has a profile of Denis Pierce of Pierce and Associates about the gift they made to the CBF in partnership with Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund (ATG) and Codilis & Associates to support several pro bono and legal aid organizations that are working with the courts to help the growing number of people facing foreclosure.

"Your Influence at Work" profiles Michael Traison and Cara Houck from Miller, Canfield Paddock & Stone about their involvement in the CBF's annual Investing in Justice Campaign.

Friday, 05 March 2010 00:00 CBF Newsletters

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March 2010 CBF Newsletter

"Your Time at Work" profiles the corporate governance work of Todd Solomon and a team of McDermott, Will & Emery attorneys did for AIDS Legal Council of Chicago through the Nonprofit Legal Assessment Program of the Community Economic Development Law Project.

"Your Money at Work" has a profile of Winston & Strawn partner Sam Mendenhall, who is a charter member of the CBF’s Abraham Lincoln Circle of Justice.

"Your Influence at Work" profiles Laurel Bellows of Bellows and Bellows, PC, who has advocated for adequate funding for the federal Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and related access to justice initiatives.

Wednesday, 02 December 2009 18:25 CBF Newsletters

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December 2009 CBF Newsletter

"Your Time at Work" profiles Kim Halvorsen from Clifford Law Offices, who was profiled during the CBA and CBF’s 5th annual Pro Bono Week for her work with the Circuit Court’s Disabled Adults GAL Pro Bono Program.

"Your Money at Work" has a profile of Ronit Barrett from Eimer Stahl Klevorn & Solberg LLP about her involvement with the 3rd annual Investing in Justice Campaign.

"Your Influence at Work" profiles Karl Leinberger from Crowley Barrett & Karaba Ltd., about his role in passing of the groundbreaking Illinois statute to increase funding for legal aid through cy pres awards.