For underserved populations, having a lawyer who understands the community is crucial. Therefore, when attorneys from law firms participate in one-off pro bono projects, they miss the opportunity to understand the individual and collective challenges of the communities they’re serving. What if we reimagined pro bono in a way that embedded lawyers in communities? What…

Due to the complexities of regulatory reform, Tim Eaton will join Zack DeMeola for a keynote townhall discussion following Zack’s talk “Will Reimagining Legal Regulation Improve Access to Justice?” Having worked in both small and large firms and as the former president of the ISBA and the CBA, Tim is steeped in the practicalities and challenges facing Illinois lawyers, as well as the foundational principles that set the legal profession…

The American legal profession is at a crossroads. Time and again, studies show that too many Americans up and down the income scale are unable to access legal assistance or advice. Yet, despite this immense need for legal services, lawyers are struggling to make ends meet. Without change, we face devastating impacts on public trust…