October 2015

PRO BONOWEEK 2015 OCTOBER 26-30 Rise Above Your Narrow Confines By David Beam Publications Director

access to justice topics such as pro bono programs and legal aid organizations, as well as pop culture and current events- with a legal twist. Register as a team of no more than six individuals. To register, email Angela Inzano at ainzano@chicagobar.org with the names of your teammembers and your team name. Space is limited! The Americans with Disabilities Act: 25 Years of Life-Changing Impact: Wednesday, October 28 • 3:00-5:00 pm • CBA HQ The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is celebrating 25 years as the law of the land. This presentation will highlight how to address some of the practical issues that arise when representing people with disabilities. You’ll also hear about three programs that have achieved real-world positive outcomes for persons with dis- abilities and how you can get involved. Two hours of CLE credit subject to approval. 22nd Annual Pro Bono and Community Service Fair: Thursday, October 29 • 5:00-7:00 pm • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Presented by the Young Lawyers Section and co-sponsored by the CBF and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Meet with representatives from 50 of Chicago’s legal aid, pro bono, community service and mentoring organizations to find an opportunity that fits your schedule, interests and goals.

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T he Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Foundation are co-sponsoring the 11th Annual Pro Bono Week from October 26-30. Pro Bono week honors pro bono efforts and educates the public and the legal com- munity on how lawyers are improving the lives of the less fortunate. Olga Pribyl, Vice President of the Special Education Clinic and Pro Bono at Equip for Equality, and Z. Scott, partner at Kaye Scholer LLP, are co- chairing this year’s Pro Bono week, which is filled with big events and great CLEs. Once again, Chicago will be joined by communities across the country through the American Bar Association’s 7th Annual National Pro Bono Celebration.

Complimentary events (law students and non-members also welcome) include: TheChangingLandscapeof Transgender Law: Monday, October 26 • 3:00-5:00 pm Hear from experts in a variety of areas of law related to the transgender community, such as education, employment, and iden- tity documents. Find out how you can help as a pro bono attorney on both individual cases and large scale reform efforts. Two hours of CLE credit subject to approval. Game Night at RevolutionBrewing: Tuesday, October 27• 6:00-8:00 pm How does your knowledge of the Chicago legal community and legal-themed pop culture measure up? Come find out! This battle of wits will include questions on

V i s i t www. c h i c a goba r. o r g / probonoweek to see the complete schedule and sign up for events.

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