CDEL's October Newsletter |
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CDEL Celebrates Pro Bono Month! |
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October is Pro Bono Month and CDEL is proud to celebrate! CDEL has been busy all month long engaging in the spirit of pro bono. Read on below to learn more about what CDEL has been up to!
The expertise and passion of our volunteers allow us to serve our clients in the communities in which they live in the convenient and accessible manner that they deserve. Please join us in thanking CDEL's dedicated volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with CDEL, please go to CDEL's website to learn about how you or your firm can get involved! |
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CDEL Holds a POA Outreach in the 22nd Chicago Police District |
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| CDEL Staff Attorney Marlo Pahl, was welcomed by Chicago Police 22nd District's seniors for an informational presentation on Powers of Attorney. With over 20 seniors in attendance, the group had a lively discussion about Advanced Planning and CDEL's legal services. CDEL looks forward to collaborating with Chicago Police District 22's seniors at an upcoming workshop to draft and execute their Powers of Attorney!
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CDEL Volunteer Featured in Issue of the CBA Record! |
CDEL volunteer attorney, Stacia Frens was featured in the September/October issue of the CBA Record to celebrate Pro Bono Month! Stacia initially started as a CDEL volunteer through the CBF Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP) and has continued to volunteer her time and expertise to CDEL to this day. In this article, Stacia talked about her involvement in guardianship cases and her experience working alongside CDEL Senior Attorney, Cheryl Lipton. This experience showed her saw first-hand how important pro bono work can be.
This article also features CDEL Client Maxine who came to Stacia and CDEL for help in getting guardianship over her son. She had this to say about Stacia and the guardianship process: “Having Stacia with me made me feel confident; she explained things in a way that I could easily understand. CDEL and Stacia took the time to explain everything and helped me with all the technology needed to complete the guardianship process.” |
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DePaul Law Students Join CDEL for an Estate Planning Workshop |
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Six DePaul University College of Law students and their clinical instructor, Shaye L. Loughlin, (Executive Director for Center for Public Interest Law) from DePaul University’s Croak Community Clinic: Civil Legal Services joined CDEL Staff Attorney Tiffany Clements at New Pisgah Haven Homes for an estate-planning workshop. The law students worked with CDEL clients over the phone with creating estate plans before executing seven documents in person on Wednesday.
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A client had this to say, “The DePaul students were very patient and supportive. They seemed like they did this all the time with their comprehension, instead of just being students. I appreciate them. They made me feel very comfortable.”
Thank you to our community partner, New Pisgah Haven Homes for hosting us. Thank you to the DePaul law students and to Shaye for volunteering and getting into the spirit of pro bono during Pro Bono Month! |
CDEL Senior Attorney Cheryl Lipton Joins Panel on "Getting Personal with Pro Bono Opportunities" |
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During Pro Bono Week, CDEL Senior Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator Cheryl Lipton joined a group of panelists at the Chicago Bar Association for a presentation about “Getting Personal with Pro Bono Opportunities.” Cheryl and the other panelists spoke about pro bono opportunities available for volunteers to take part in. Volunteers spoke about the rewarding experiences they have had in pro bono. Pictured with Cheryl is fellow panelist, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Associate, and CDEL Guardianship Help Desk volunteer, Mollie Wagoner.
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CDEL's Young Professionals Board is Now Accepting Applications! |
CDEL’s Young Professionals Board (YPB) is currently accepting applications for new members! CDEL’s YPB is made up of young lawyers and other allied professionals in Cook County who want to become more involved in public interest law and wish to make a difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable and underrepresented residents.
Applications are due by Wednesday, November 15, 2023. To learn more about the YPB, YPB Member expectations, and how to apply, please go to CDEL's website. |
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| CDEL is hiring for three exciting positions: - CDEL Staff Attorney - Eviction Extended Representation
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CDEL Program Coordinator / Paralegal - ADRD
- CDEL Community Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA
You can learn more and apply for these positions at our website. |
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Run with CDEL in the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! |
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Thank you for supporting our runners in the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! CDEL is proud to be a charity partner in the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon for the third year in a row! Applications are open now until Thursday, November 16, 2023. For more information on fundraising requirements and how to apply, please email CDEL Development Assistant, Alyssa York at ayork@cdelaw.org. Reserve your spot today! |
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Save the Date for CDEL's 2024 Winter Awards Benefit! |
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CDEL is proud to announce that our annual flagship fundraiser, the "Light Up the Loop" Winter Awards Benefit is on February 29, 2024 at Baker McKenzie LLP. Please join us as we kick off celebrations for CDEL's 40th Anniversary year and honor CDEL's 2024 Award Winners. Enjoy great food and drinks and an even better view courtesy of Baker McKenzie LLP while networking with friends and colleagues. Stay tuned in the coming weeks and months for more updates about the Winter Awards Benefit and 40th Anniversary celebrations!
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Thank you to our October Pro Bono and Community Partners! |
Thank you to all of our pro bono and community partners who have volunteered with us in October. 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 October: Accenture
Baker McKenzie LLP
DePaul University Law Students
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. |
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Bloom Township Senior Services
BUILD, Inc.
Center on Addison
EZRA Multi-Service Center
Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation
New Pisgah Haven Homes |
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Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Solutions for Care
Southside Occupational Academy
University of Chicago Law School
West Suburban Senior Services |
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