We Stand in Solidarity in the Fight Against Racism and Systemic Oppression
The horrifying murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and others have wrenched hearts across our nation and caused enormous pain, suffering, and trauma. A … Continued
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Legal Aid Chicago Updates during COVID-19
Important Information From Legal Aid Chicago: Employment – Sick Leave and Unemployment Insurance The new federal law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, goes … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago is continuing to serve our clients
Dear Friends of Legal Aid Chicago: As our country confronts the pandemic, the leadership here is taking all appropriate steps to ensure the health … Continued
Defining Trafficking and Fighting Trafficking with Legal AId Chicago
This week, Colleen and Naeem have a conversation with Eduardo Cisneros and Anna Maitland of Legal Aid Chicago’s Immigration & Worker’s Practice Group on … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago ReceIVes $600,000 NOVO Foundation Grant
Legal Aid Chicago ReceIVes $600,000 NOVO Foundation Grant TO ADVANCE SYSTEMS-BASED SOLUTIONS TO COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION New Funding Will Support … Continued
Jamie Schulte on Education Law and the School to Prison Pipeline
This week, Colleen and Naeem sit down with Jamie Schulte from Legal Aid Chicago’s Children and Families Practice Group to dive into education law. … Continued
Farewell and Congratulations to our former Chief Litigation Officer, now the Honorable Judge Jennifer Payne
Jennifer Payne, Legal Aid Chicago’s former Chief Litigation Officer, has worked at Legal Aid Chicago for 30 years, handling a wide variety of cases, … Continued
Melissa Picciola on WGN discussing Marijuana Expungement
CHICAGO — Even though recreational marijuana use will be legal in Illinois, some people are still paying the price for low-level cannabis cases. “You … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago’s Ruby Smith Makes Crain’s Notable Leaders in HR!
As chief operating officer, Ruby Smith oversees human resources and training at the nonprofit with a staff of 150. Smith enhanced the performance management … Continued
Happy Holidays from Legal Aid Matters
Join our co-hosts Colleen Connolly and Naeem Nulwala as they recap the topics we’ve covered in 2019 and introduce some episodes to look forward … Continued
HIV Project with Marissa Korte
In acknowledgement of World AIDS Day (December 1), our co-hosts sit down with SOAR paralegal Marissa Korte to discuss Legal Aid Chicago’s HIV project … Continued
Social Work and Legal Aid with Jenelle Pedroza and Alexa Bell
This week, co-hosts Naeem Nulwala and Colleen Connolly chat with Jenelle Pedroza and Alexa Bell, both social workers at Legal Aid Chicago, about the … Continued
Chicago’s Office of New Americans with Nubia Willman
Legal Aid Matters is back! Colleen Connolly, new co-host and staff attorney at Legal Aid Chicago, sits down with former Legal Aid Matters host … Continued
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: 40 Under 40
Firm: Legal Aid Chicago 120 S. LaSalle St., Suite 900 Chicago Law School: Loyola University Chicago School of Law Area of Practice: Housing law, … Continued
Sexual Assault Survivor and Legal Aid Chicago’s Battle Against CPS Ends Victorious
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is currently responsible for over 350,000 children. Each day parents entrust schools to provide their children with an education in … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago Protects Seniors Rights & Joins Elder Abuse Task Force
To combat the more than 20,000 annual reports of abuse of adults over age 60 and younger adults with disabilities, the Illinois Senate by … Continued
Rare Student Loan Victory Granted
Ryan believed in the American Dream. He believed that hard work and dedication could overcome any obstacle. Ryan always had a strong interest in … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago’s 2019 Annual Luncheon
Legal Aid Chicago’s 2019 Annual Luncheon honored Sidley Austin LLP partner and Legal Services Corporation Board Chair, John G. Levi as our Champion of … Continued
Meet Kevin
Legal Aid Chicago focuses on particularly vulnerable populations including seniors and veterans. Kevin is a U.S. Army veteran and a single father to his … Continued
Meet Richard
Legal Aid Chicago focuses on accessing and protecting benefits for basic human needs. Over 25% of Legal Aid Chicago’s clients are people with disabilities. … Continued
Meet Kathy
Legal Aid Chicago works to help survivors of violence and trafficking begin new lives. Legal Aid Chicago attorneys, specializing in several different areas of … Continued
Meet Veronica
Legal Aid Chicago advocates for the safety and well-being of families in Cook County. We handle an array of cases involving personal safety and … Continued
Meet Julia
Legal Aid Chicago focuses on cases that protect safe and affordable housing for tenants and homeowners, including preventing eviction or termination from subsidized housing, … Continued
Meet Johnnie & Dariaye
Legal Aid Chicago advocates for the safety and well-being of Chicagoland families. Take Johnnie – proud mother of Dariaye … At 13-months-old Dariaye was … Continued
Meet Jerry
Legal Aid Chicago works to ensure that low-wage Chicagoland workers receive the equitable support that they deserve. We help our clients receive unemployment insurance … Continued
Meet Vincent
Legal Aid Chicago focuses on cases that protect safe and affordable housing for tenants and homeowners, including preventing eviction or termination from subsidized housing, … Continued
Crain’s Chicago: 20 in Their 20s
Rachel Zemke 28 | Staff attorney | LAF Chicago legal aid lawyer Rachel Zemke has carved out a necessary practice at the intersection of … Continued
Legal Aid Chicago’s Naeem Nulwala talks ICJIA
Naeem from Legal Aid Chicago’s Children and Family Practice Group joins Nubia to discuss the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and how it applies … Continued
John Gallo Talks Legal Aid Chicago with Joan Esposito
WCPT-AM 820 – Chicago’s Progressive Talk Interviewed on: May 10, 2019 Interviewer: Joan Esposito