The Chicago Bar Foundation

The Chicago Bar Foundation The CBF brings the legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need, making the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone.

As the charitable arm of the CBA, The Chicago Bar Foundation brings the legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need and make the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone. The CBF’s mission recognizes that taking a leadership role to ensure equal access to justice is our common cause as a profession, and that we can make a distinct impact in advancing that caus

e by the legal community coming together through the CBF. Thousands of individual lawyers and other dedicated individuals, more than 200 law firms and companies, and many other committed partners make the CBF’s work possible. Thanks to that strong leadership and support, the CBF millions in grants each year and continues to play a lead role in a number of innovative access to justice initiatives. To learn more about the CBF, visit http://chicagobarfoundation.org/

The CBF is excited to welcome our summer intern, Miel Mott! Miel is a rising sophomore at McGill University in Montreal,...
05/29/2026

The CBF is excited to welcome our summer intern, Miel Mott! Miel is a rising sophomore at McGill University in Montreal, and she is studying Chemistry and Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. Welcome, Miel!

05/29/2026
Access to legal help could be the deciding factor between safety and physical or emotional abuse; shelter and homelessne...
05/20/2026

Access to legal help could be the deciding factor between safety and physical or emotional abuse; shelter and homelessness; food on a family's table or hunger; economic stability and bankruptcy.

Join the movement and donate to the Investing in Justice Campaign today to help ensure equal access to justice for everyone, especially the most vulnerable and at-risk people in our community.

https://chicagobarfoundation.org/investing-in-justice-campaign/

As underscored throughout this series, AI is not coming for our jobs, but it is coming for many of our tasks. While most...
05/04/2026

As underscored throughout this series, AI is not coming for our jobs, but it is coming for many of our tasks. While most of us, over time, have already seen technology fundamentally change the way we practice law (e.g., once ubiquitous tasks like document review, legal research and Shepardizing by book, etc.), AI is like technology on steroids in the transformative change it is bringing to the practice of law.

This can be a good thing for all concerned if we play our cards right, enabling us to focus on the enduring value that good lawyers will always deliver while making our services more affordable and accessible to many more people who need our help and can’t get it today.

April 29, 2026 The next stop on this year’s Resolution for the Legal Profession train is thinking about how to put AI into practice. As underscored throughout this series, AI is not coming for our jobs, but it is coming for many of our tasks. While most of us, over time, have already seen technolo...

Support local businesses. Celebrate Chicago’s incredible food culture. Win something delicious.The Passport to Chicago r...
04/27/2026

Support local businesses. Celebrate Chicago’s incredible food culture. Win something delicious.

The Passport to Chicago raffle features three curated food-themed packages filled with gift cards to beloved local restaurants.

🎟️ Buy a raffle ticket, support a great cause, and enjoy the flavors that make our city special.

https://aesbid.com/ELP/PASSPORT26/Tickets

The countdown is on for Passport to Chicago. There’s still time to join us for an evening of incredible food, great comp...
04/24/2026

The countdown is on for Passport to Chicago. There’s still time to join us for an evening of incredible food, great company, and a shared commitment to ensuring everyone has access to justice. Come hungry and be part of the impact. Get your tickets today 🎟️: https://chicagobarfoundation.org/passport-to-chicago/

The CBF is excited to welcome our spring interns from Northwestern University, Timothy Huff and Erinma Nwoke. Tim is a s...
04/23/2026

The CBF is excited to welcome our spring interns from Northwestern University, Timothy Huff and Erinma Nwoke. Tim is a senior from San Antonio, Texas, and he is studying Social Policy with a minor in Sociology. Erinma is a sophomore from the Boston area, and she is studying Social Policy and Business Institutions. Welcome, Tim & Erinma!

The Investing in Justice Campaign enters its 20th year, marking two decades of the Chicago legal community rallying arou...
04/20/2026

The Investing in Justice Campaign enters its 20th year, marking two decades of the Chicago legal community rallying around a shared goal: ensuring everyone has access to legal help when they need it, not just people who can afford it.

In a first for the Campaign, this milestone year will be led by co-chairs Laura Stein of Mondelēz International and Randy Mehrberg of Jenner & Block, both bringing deep commitment and leadership to this work.

Learn more: https://chicagobarfoundation.org/blog/investing-in-justice-campaign-kicks-off-a-milestone-year-with-laura-stein-and-randy-mehrberg-leading-the-charge/

Built with and for Illinois nonprofits.Designed for organizations under $10M facing challenges from federal policy shift...
04/13/2026

Built with and for Illinois nonprofits.

Designed for organizations under $10M facing challenges from federal policy shifts, along with broader operational and funding pressures.

The Hub is grounded in expertise from partners working alongside nonprofits every day.

Built in partnership by Forefront, BDO USA, The Chicago Bar Foundation, and Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights.

Together, we are strengthening the nonprofit sector across Illinois.

Start here: myforefront.org/hub

Address

321 S Plymouth Court, Ste 3B
Chicago, IL
60604

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13125541204

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