Why is The Chicago Bar Foundation the umbrella organization for the Law Firm Leadership Circle?
As the charitable arm of The Chicago Bar Association, The Chicago Bar Foundation brings our legal community together around a cause that is uniquely important to lawyers and legal professionals: ensuring that everyone in the Chicago area has access to the justice system, particularly the low-income and disadvantaged Chicagoans who are in most critical need of the protections of the civil legal system. With the support of thousands of individual donors, more than 150 law firms and corporation and other committed supporters, the CBF plays a distinct and vital role in the community by taking a system-wide approach to tackling this issue. Through grants, advocacy and other leadership, we: advance the work of our community’s pro bono and legal aid organizations; enable dedicated lawyers to pursue careers in legal aid and help pro bono attorneys most effectively supplement their efforts; and make the courts and legal system more user-friendly and accessible for all.
