Each October, legal professionals across the nation celebrate the impact of pro bono service during National Pro Bono Week.
In October and November, Illinois legal organizations will recognize attorneys who dedicate their time and talent to serving those in need.
Illinois lawyers continue to exceed the ABA’s recommended 50 hours of pro bono service per lawyer annually. In 2024, 29,193 Illinois attorneys provided 1,710,673 hours of pro bono legal service, according to the ARDC.
Looking to get involved this year? Explore opportunities to participate in pro bono events across Illinois.
Wednesday, October 15
Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
5 to 7 p.m.
Faranda’s, 302 Grove St., DeKalb
Thursday, October 16
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Happy Hour
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Elroys, 102 W. Washington St., Bloomington
Monday, October 20
Tenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Renaissance Room at the Janssen Law Center, 333 Main St., Peoria
Tuesday, October 21
Third Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Luncheon
11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Leclaire Room at Lewis and Clark Community College, 600 Troy Rd., Edwardsville
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Happy Hour
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Bennie’s Pizza Pub, 113 E. Main St., Belleville
Wednesday, October 22
Legal Lunchtime: Short-Term Guardianship CLE and Eats at the Lake County Bar Association
12 to 1 p.m.
Lake County Bar Association, 300 Grand Ave., Suite A, Waukegan
Fifth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Danville Country Club, 2718 Denmark Rd., Danville
Thursday, October 23
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Reception
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
DuPage County Animal Services Community Pavilion, 2225 Manchester Rd., Wheaton
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Cheers to Volunteers: Celebrating Pro Bono Dedication
6:30 to 8 p.m.
North Shore Distillery, 13990 Rockland Rd., Green Oaks
Tuesday, October 28
Pro Bono with Ascend Justice’s Family Defense Program
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 320 S. Canal St., Chicago
Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar Foundation Story Slam
6 to 9 p.m.
Hopewell Brewing Company, 2760 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
Thursday, October 30
Sixth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Week Happy Hour
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Seven Saints, 32 E. Chester St., Champaign
Pro Bono & Community Service Fair
5 to 7 p.m.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, 320 S. Canal St., Chicago
Tuesday, November 4
First Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Happy Hour
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Turn Restaurant & Lounge, 1527 Champions Dr., Marion
Thursday, November 13
Second Judicial Circuit Celebrate Pro Bono Dinner
5 to 7 p.m.
Rare Chop House, 224 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon
Did we miss any events? Please email us at mail@2civility.org.
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