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We create flexible pro bono opportunities, removing barriers to attorney volunteerism, to serve people in need. https://linktr.ee/probononetwork

More than 85 percent* of the civil legal needs of low-income Americans go unmet every year. The legal aid community cannot meet the large and increasing demand for its services. And many attorneys want to provide pro bono legal services, but they lack a workable model to do so. Pro Bono Network (PBN) provides the link between attorneys who want to help and the needs of the clients and legal aid co

mmunity. We remove barriers and provide the support structure to make it easier for volunteer attorneys to help low-income people receive critical legal services. We work with attorneys, many of whom are taking time off to care for children or elderly family members, have retired, or who work in legal settings unable to provide the support they need. PBN’s model facilitates access to justice for more clients, and access to workable volunteering opportunities for more attorneys.

* The Justice Gap: Measuring the Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-income Americans, Legal Services Corporation, 2017. https://www.lsc.gov/media-center/publications/2017-justice-gap-report

08/28/2026

As we're wrapping up the summer, we're thinking back to the fun we had at the start with our Celebrate Justice event! We're so grateful to all who made this fundraiser such a success: our attendees, our award winners, our volunteers, and our sponsors. With your support, we're able to continue increasing access to justice for people in need!

If you missed this event, but still want to make a donation to support PBN's work, visit www.pbnetwork.org/donate.

08/27/2026

Hear from PBN volunteer and Board Member Jason Koransky about why the Pro Bono Network Training Conference is an experience worth being part of!

PBNTC brings attorneys together for a full day of learning, connection, and practical CLE trainings led by our legal aid partners. Whether you’re already involved in pro bono or looking for a way to get started, the conference is designed to help you explore opportunities that can fit into your life and practice.

Watch Jason’s testimonial to hear more about the PBNTC experience, then join us this October!

Learn more and register: pbnetwork.org/pbntc

08/25/2026

We’re hiring! Pro Bono Network has opportunities for students and emerging professionals to gain hands-on experience with a small nonprofit working within the legal aid community.

PBN Program and Development Intern (Fall), PBN Data Intern (Fall):

PBN is seeking 1–2 passionate, self-starting college students to support our programming, development, and data integrity work. Interns will gain exposure to several areas of nonprofit operations, participate in meetings as appropriate, and take on meaningful projects alongside our team.

This is a great fit for students interested in nonprofits, legal aid, development, database management, or related fields.

PBN Event Photographer:

We’re also seeking a student or emerging photographer to capture our one-day Pro Bono Network Training Conference. This is a paid, one-time photography assignment focused solely on capturing the event—no editing or post-event work required.

College and high school students interested in photography, journalism, marketing, communications, or nonprofit work are encouraged to apply.

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share these opportunities with them!

Learn more about each position and how to apply at pbnetwork.org/careers.

08/24/2026

When Beth Streit retired in 2025 after nearly 41 years of practicing law, she thought she was probably done with legal work.

After spending almost three decades with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Beth was ready to make time for other interests. Then she heard about PBN’s Name Change Project with Legal Council for Health Justice

Beth had been looking for a way to support the transgender community after her son transitioned, and the project immediately felt meaningful to her. Her son had gone through the name change process on his own during the pandemic, and Beth remembers wishing she could have been there to reassure him during the hearing.

“I thought people probably feel a lot more at ease if they have a lawyer helping them, holding their hands.”

Since joining PBN, Beth has helped clients through the name change process and has also taken on a U-Visa case, even though immigration law was completely new to her. PBN’s training and support helped her feel like she could take it on.

Volunteering has given Beth a way to stay connected to the legal community and keep using her experience to help others, while still leaving room for everything else she wants to do in retirement.

Something she heard at last year’s Pro Bono Network Training Conference has stayed with her: “What a precious commodity it is to have this law license that we can use for good.”

Outside of PBN, Beth is active with PFLAG, volunteers with the Friends of the Oak Park Library, and enjoys reading and creative writing.

Thank you, Beth, for sharing your time and experience with PBN and our clients. We’re so glad you’re part of the PBN community!

Visit pbnetwork.org/volunteer-spotlight to learn more about our amazing volunteers.

08/21/2026

Team PBN showed up for the Corrida del Mariachi 5k in Berwyn this past Saturday!

A huge thank you and congratulations to our 15 runners who ran, walked, fundraised, and represented Pro Bono Network at this year’s race. Together, Team PBN raised more than $3,000 to support PBN’s work creating flexible pro bono opportunities and serving people in need.

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the team, donated, and cheered our runners on. Thank you for making every mile count!

Visit pbnetwork.org/team-pbn to learn more, and to sign up to join Team PBN for our next race.

08/19/2026

Register now for the Pro Bono Network Training Conference!
Nine sessions | Thursday, October 1 | Downtown Chicago
Free | CLE credit | www.pbnetwork.org/pbntc

PBNTC Session Spotlight
Serving Seniors: Legal Skills for Working in an Elder Law Clinic
Older adults can face important legal issues that affect their independence, financial security, and ability to plan for the future. In this session, you’ll learn how volunteer attorneys can help low-income seniors navigate common elder law needs through PBN’s senior clinic program.

Meet our speaker:
Kate Milvert is a Staff Attorney at the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL), where she works with monthly community legal clinics throughout Chicagoland. Her background also includes representing adults with disabilities in guardianship matters at Equip for Equality and investigating civil rights complaints with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Kate will walk you through what to expect at an elder law clinic, including how to conduct a thorough client intake, identify legal concerns, and help seniors prepare important documents such as advance directives and wills.

PBN’s senior clinics offer a flexible way to make a difference. You can participate remotely or in person, with a typical clinic commitment of about three hours in a single day.

No prior elder law experience is required. Training, resources, and support are provided so you can feel prepared to help clients with confidence.
Ready to learn more? Register for PBNTC by September 10 and join us on October 1!

www.pbnetwork.org/pbntc

08/17/2026

In honor of Pro Bono Network’s 15th anniversary, we’re celebrating all year long by sharing 15 things that highlight PBN’s work, community, and impact.

Today: 15 reasons to attend the Pro Bono Network Training Conference!

From free CLE credit and nine training sessions to opportunities to connect with fellow attorneys, PBN staff, and legal aid partners, PBNTC is a chance to build your skills, explore new areas of law, and find pro bono opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.

Join us on October 1st and see all that PBNTC has to offer.

Learn more and register: pbnetwork.org/pbntc

08/14/2026

Team PBN is hitting the pavement this weekend!

Join us this Saturday, August 15, at the Corrida Del Mariachi 5K in Berwyn and help cheer on Team PBN as we run in support of our mission and community.

We’d love to see some friendly faces along the course - come out, make some noise, and root for Team PBN! The Corrida begins promptly at 8:00 am at 16th St. & Wesley Ave. and ends right where it started. See you there!

Want to learn more about Team PBN or sign-up to be a part of future running events? Visit pbnetwork.org/team-pbn

08/12/2026

The Pro Bono Network Training Conference is coming up on October 1st! We can't wait to welcome our community to a day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Want to learn more about the conference? Check out this video featuring PBN volunteer attorney and PBNTC attendee, Emily, who shares more about her experience and what makes this event so special.

Learn more about PBNTC and register now: pbnetwork.org/pbntc

08/07/2026

A special thank you to Chapman and Cutler LLP, the lead sponsor and host of this year’s Pro Bono Network Training Conference on October 1st!

Chapman’s generous support - from providing the venue and resources, to helping make the day possible - plays an important role in bringing PBNTC together. We deeply appreciate their continued commitment to supporting attorneys who want to use their skills to make a difference in their communities.

With partners like Chapman, Pro Bono Network can create opportunities for attorneys to connect, learn from one another, and discover meaningful, flexible ways to give back.

Want to join us at PBNTC or learn more about sponsorship opportunities? Visit pbnetwork.org/pbntc.

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