2025 Spring Into Pro Bono Series
Announcing PSLS’ inaugural Spring Into Pro Bono CLE Series to train volunteer attorneys in legal topics they may encounter in pro bono work, as well as private practice.
This hybrid 12-week series will host in-person events in Lake, Kane, McLean, Winnebago, and DuPage Counties for attorneys who wish to learn in-person, network, and celebrate the impact of pro bono work. Series highlights include Eviction Defense Basics, Working with Domestic Violence Survivors, and Expungement and Sealing Basics.
Each training will also be recorded and available for CLE credit after the live session. If you can't join us live, please register so we can share the recorded training with you.
We hope you will join us March 12-May 22, 2025!
CLE credit is provided free of charge, but attendees are expected to accept at least one pro bono case referral or participate in a pro bono clinic and are welcomed to donate to PSLS.
If you would like to support PSLS’ work, please consider making a suggested donation of $100.
Thank you, Spring Into Pro Bono Sponsors!
Deb Goldberg
Spring Into Pro Bono Schedule
Spring Into Pro Bono Kick Off Event - Lake County
Wednesday, March 12, 5-7 p.m.
Lake County Bar Association
300 Grand Avenue, Suite A
Waukegan, IL 60085
Come celebrate pro bono, enjoy refreshments with colleagues, meet PSLS staff, and learn about updates with our pro bono program, including an introduction to our new volunteer portal, which will house pro bono training videos and resource materials.
Sponsored by Deb Goldberg.
Working with Domestic Violence Survivors - Kane County
Wednesday, March 19, 3:30-5 p.m.
Kane County Government Center - Building A Auditorium
719 South Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL 60134
Learn the basics of trauma-informed lawyering and understand how trauma may impact the attorney/client relationship.
1.0 CLE.
Sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
Join Us Afterwards for a Happy Hour!
Global Brew Tap House
2100 Prairie Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
Sponsored by the Kane County Bar Association.
Eviction Defense Basics - Virtual
Thursday, March 27, 12-1:30 p.m.
Learn about the eviction timeline, general defenses, and tips for negotiating resolutions in eviction cases to help prevent homelessness.
1.0 CLE. Those who register will receive a Zoom link.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
Illinois Expungement and Sealing Basics - McLean County
Thursday, April 3, 12-2 p.m.
Bloomington Library
205 E. Olive Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
This first part of our three-part series focused on criminal records relief will look at the law governing expungement and sealing of criminal records and the impact this work can have on communities.
1.0 CLE. Lunch provided.
Sponsored by Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
How to Chart Criminal Records in Expungement and Sealing Cases - Virtual
Thursday, April 10, 12-1:30 p.m.
The second part of our criminal records relief series will focus on analyzing criminal records and preparing cases.
1.0 CLE. Those who register will receive a Zoom link.
Participation in Part 1 of the Criminal Records Relief series is highly encouraged.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
Drafting Petitions and Court Process in Expungement and Sealing Cases - Virtual
Thursday, April 17, 12-1:30 p.m.
The final segment of the criminal records relief series will focus on the process for obtaining relief in expungement and sealing cases.
1.0 CLE. Those who register will receive a Zoom link.
Participation in Part 1 of the Criminal Records Relief series is highly encouraged.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
Adult Guardianship - Winnebago County
Thursday, May 8, 12-2 p.m.
Prairie State Legal Services - Conference Room
303 North Main Street, Suite 600
Rockford, IL 61101
Learn the court process and ethical considerations for representing to obtain guardianship of the person and estate of a person with disabilities.
1.0 CLE. Lunch provided.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
What Private Attorneys Should Know About Public Benefits - DuPage County
Thursday, May 22, 12-2 p.m.
Attorney Resource Center
505 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Learn about the most common forms of public benefits and the impacts monetary settlements, dissolutions of marriage, and other life events may have on a person’s eligibility for benefits.
1.0 CLE. Lunch provided.
Sponsored by DuPage County Bar Association.
Can’t join us live? This CLE training will be recorded and available soon after the live training.
Please register so we can share the recorded training with you!
Questions? Email probono@pslegal.org.