CDEL's December Newsletter |
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Salesforce Volunteers Join us at a Community Clinic
CDEL's Executive Director Caroline Manley Recognized in the Chicago Law Bulletin's Annual 40 Under Forty List - Please Welcome CDEL's Operations Manager Benjamin Meyer!
CDEL's Governing Board, YPB, and Staff Come Together for Holiday Mixer CDEL is Hiring for Two Staff Attorney Positions Thank you for Supporting CDEL this Giving Tuesday! - Thank You to Our Community Partners!
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Salesforce Volunteers Join CDEL at our New Pisgah Haven Homes Community Clinic |
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Three attorneys from Salesforce joined CDEL late last month at our monthly community clinic at New Pisgah Haven Homes located in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. These attorneys helped nine clients with their Power of Attorney documents. Thank you to the Salesforce volunteers who joined us!
This year we were able to get back into the communities we serve. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers, community partners and pro bono partners who make the work we do possible. Would you like to join CDEL in the spirit of pro bono in 2023? Consider volunteering with us! We can use everyone's talent and have a project for every skill set and time commitment. Learn more about how you or your firm can contribute to CDEL at our website. |
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CDEL's Executive Director Caroline Manley Recognized in the Chicago Law Bulletin's 40 Under Forty List |
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CDEL's Executive Director, Caroline Manley, was recognized this year on the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's "40 Under Forty" list. Caroline has spent her entire legal career at CDEL, serving in multiple roles over the past twelve years. Caroline's nominators included members of CDEL's board, volunteers, former employees and partners in the legal aid community. |
CDEL's Staff Join Governing Board and YPB for Holiday Mixer |
Earlier this week, CDEL's Governing Board and Young Professionals Board met for their final meetings of the year. Afterwards, members of CDEL staff came together to celebrate another successful CDEL year with Governing Board and YPB members for a holiday mixer.
CDEL could not do what it does without the dedication and support of our Governing Board and Young Professionals Board members.
Thank you to CDEL Board Member Lucy Park and Perkins Coie LLP for hosting such a wonderful evening! |
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Welcome CDEL's Operations Manager Benjamin Meyer! |
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Benjamin Meyer is the Operations Manager for CDEL. As Operations Manager, Benjamin serves as the office manager and works in collaboration with the Legal Director and Executive Director on information technology, human resources, finance, and other administrative matters.
Benjamin began his legal career as a solo practice attorney and worked for seven years assisting clients with litigation in many different areas of law including civil rights, foreclosure defense, probate, divorce, traffic, criminal, small claims, personal injury, and property tax. After concluding his litigation career, Benjamin served as the Operations Manager for First Defense Legal Aid and later, the Westside Justice Center. Benjamin attended DePaul University as an undergraduate and earned a B.A. in Political Science. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University.
Benjamin on why he is excited to join CDEL: "I feel drawn to CDEL's work because I believe that we are collectively responsible for creating the society we want to live in. Part of our work must include creating space around the table for people who have been traditionally left out. This means creating space for all seniors and persons with disabilities."
We are excited to have Benjamin on the team! You can learn more about Benjamin and the rest of CDEL's staff members on our website:https://www.cdelaw.org/cdel-team |
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Early Resolution Program Staff Attorney – This position will assist with CDEL’s participation in the Cook County Early Resolution Program which is a countywide initiative designed to help self-represented litigants resolve eviction and consumer debt disputes. This Staff Attorney will provide legal advice and/or limited representation in consumer debt and eviction disputes, with a focus on consumer debt.
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Community Staff Attorney - CDEL is starting a new program that will embed an attorney in two community based settings. The position will be based two days a week at BUILD Chicago in Austin and also at the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. The role is a unique mix of direct services, community relations and policy.
For more information on these exciting positions and for how to apply, please go to our website: https://www.cdelaw.org/work-with-cdel |
Thank You for Supporting CDEL This Giving Tuesday! |
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Thank you to everyone who supported CDEL for Giving Tuesday. This year, we were able to raise over $6,000 for CDEL and its programs. Thank you for following the story of CDEL Client Alice who because of CDEL, was able to successfully move out into a safe, clean, and affordable new place to live. "Thanks to CDEL, I am excited to be alive. You restored my faith in honesty, integrity, strength, humanity, and heart.”
There is still time to include CDEL in your end of year giving plans. Support more clients like Alice in getting the legal justice they deserve. |
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Thank you to our Pro Bono and Community Partners! |
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Thank you to all of our pro bono and community partners who have volunteered with us this year to help us get back into the community. Because of you, we are able to reach and serve more of our clients in the communities they live. Thank you to our Pro Bono Partners who have volunteered with us in December! Astellas BMO Financial Group Pro Bono Network
Thank you to our community partners listed below, for allowing us to continue to conveniently and accessibly serve our clients in the communities in which they live. Bloom Township Senior Services Center on Addison
EZRA Multi-Service Center Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation Pathlights Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Solutions for Care
University of Chicago Law School West Suburban Senior Services |
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