CBA Record September-October 2026

PRO BONO WEEK 2026 – A MORE PERFECT JUSTICE SYSTEM

There are so many ways to get involved in pro bono in the Chicago area—but it can be overwhelming to know where to start! Did you know that The Chicago Bar Foundation curates an online database of pro bono opportunities that you can browse to find the perfect match for your interests, experience, and time commitment? Visitcbf.joinpaladin.com/ chicago-bar-foundation to begin your pro bono journey. Need a little extra help getting started? Email the CBF’s Director of Pro Bono & Training, Sarah Blair, at sblair@chicagobarfoundation.org for individualized help finding an opportunity that works for you. Find Your Perfect Chicago Pro Bono Match Today

Pro Bono Network

No matter where you are in your career or what setting you practice in, there is a place for you in pro bono! Pro Bono Network can help you find your niche and support you as you begin your pro bono journey—and connect you with a vibrant com munity of lawyers committed to doing good. With volunteer opportunities in family, immigration, and elder law, as well as community-based initiatives, there truly is something for everyone! To learn more, visit www.pbnetwork.org/volunteer.

Ashley Rafael Midway Moving & Storage

The Chicago Bar Association & The Chicago Bar Foundation’s 2026 Pro Bono Week: Oct. 26-30

A More Perfect Justice System.

2026 Pro Bono Week Co-Chairs

T he 22nd Annual Pro Bono Week is just a few weeks away! All events are complimentary and open to the entire legal community. Check chicagobarfoundation.org for more information.

Kristen Harrison, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Hon. Michael T. Mullen, Circuit Court of Cook County

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