Explore the Possibilities: Public Interest & Pro Bono Opportunities
Sponsored by the Public Interest Law Initiative, the Chicago Area Law School Consortium, and Phi Alpha Delta
Saturday, September 29, 2012
8:30 a.m. – Breakfast and Registration
9:00 a.m. to Noon – Program
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 West Adams Street
RSVP by Monday, Sept 24 by emailing rsvp@pili-law.org
Agenda:
A Panel Discussion on Internships & Fellowships Opportunities
Learn about PILI Internships and Fellowships, Equal Justice Works Fellowships and Skadden Fellowships as well as incorporating pro bono and public interest law in law school and your career.
• Sheerine Alemzadeh, Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (Skadden Fellow)
• Jarrett Knox, Cook County Office of the Public Guardian (former EJW Fellow)
• Chanda Rice, Kirkland & Ellis LLP (former PILI Fellow)
• Jill Roberts, Cabrini Green Legal Aid (former PILI Intern)
Group Mentoring Sessions
Meet with leading attorneys in private, government and public interest law practice including:
• Colleen Bisher, Office of the Attorney General
• Sean Morales-Doyle, Despres, Schwartz & Geoghegan Ltd.
• Elizabeth Lewis, McDermott Will & Emery
• Jessica Schneider, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law
• Margaret Wakelin, Equip for Equality
Presentation on Job Strategies
The presenter will offer practical advice on writing effective resumes and cover letters and also share tips on developing strong networking and interviewing skills.
• Susan J. Curry, Director of Public Interest Law and Policy at The University of Chicago Law School
Advance registration is required by September 24th by emailing rsvp@pili-law.org.
