CBA Record September-October 2025

CONTENTS

CBA RECORD

September/October 2025 • Volume 39, Number 5

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Editor’s Briefcase A New Opportunity to Make an Impact by Nikki Marcotte

THE PRO BONO ISSUE

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In Defense of True Pro Bono Publico By James Morsch and Bob Glaves

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President’s Page

From the Bench: Why Pro Bono Work Matters More than Ever by Judge Nichole C. Patton

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Threats to Nonprofits in 2025: How the Legal Community Can Respond By Bob Glaves Helping Families Navigate the Family Regulation System: Attorneys Play a Critical Role By Kimberly Washington

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CBA News

16 The Pulse

18 Chicago Bar

Foundation Report

THE YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

38 Review of Reviews

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The “Big Beautiful Bill” and the Future of Pro Bono Legal Services By Gavin Phelps, YLS Chair Real Work, Real Impact: Building Skills Through Pro Bono Service By Bernadette Coyle

40 Practical Ethics

2 Year Pilot Program Lets Lawyers Earn CLE Credit for Pro Bono Work by Trisha Rich

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42 LPMT Bits & Bytes

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Making an Impact Through Immigration Work at The Resurrection Project By Jonathan Safron

Automate Your Practice by Kevin Thompson

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YLS Continues to Tackle Bullying in the Legal Profession By J. Kopczyk

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