West Cook Pro Bono Network

The few hours you give enable the group to give many...

We are a network of attorneys based in Oak Park/River Forest, Illinois who want to give back to the community, but have found limited individual opportunities due to other obligations, be it job or family. As a group, we are better able to arrange projects in a way that are convenient to our hours and structure them so that there is always backup. Our organization is ideal for caregivers since our projects are team or pair-based as well as chosen with sensitivity to geographic location and school-pickup times. All attorneys are welcome. Inactive status is allowed under Illinois rules. Projects are underway with training, occasional CLE, and malpractice insurance provided.

When you register on this site you will have access to certain documents. By registering you agree to this statement: "I understand and agree that these documents are to only be used for the publishing organizationʼs sponsored event. They are not to be used outside of the event other than for Network participant training and education."

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To Join Us

We're moving ongoing communication to Meetup. This webpage, westcookprobono.com, will continue to have explanations of our mission and projects.

http://www.meetup.com/West-Cook-Pro-Bono-Network/

Projects for 2011-2012

In our second year we have something old and something new. We are keeping our successful immigration work (VAWA), Lawyers in the Classroom, and the Senior Center Initiative. New work includes tenant representation, tax assistance, wills, sponsoring a senior clinic, and domestic violence. Some attorneys are participating in everything and some in one. Whatever your speed is, there is a project for you. Work as little or as much as you want and there is even work where you never have to leave your house. More information about each project can be found under the "Projects" tab and the Meetup site. All attorneys welcome at any time of the year.

We look forward to another fulfilling year of community service and meeting like-minded attorneys!