LAF Annual Luncheon

For over 40 years,  LAF has been the principal provider of legal assistance in Cook County. LAF staff make our justice system work -- demonstrating that lawyers, the law, and the courts are there to help all people -- not just those who can afford an attorney. LAF serves more people in more ways and in more neighborhoods than any other legal aid organization in Cook County.

But we have much more to do in support of the cause of justice. The need for LAF’s work is greater today than at any time in the agency’s history.   Each year, hundreds of thousands of poor people try to resolve complex legal matters, often with potentially serious consequences, on their own.   Without LAF, the situation would be even more disasterous for even more people. 

As members of the legal profession who fully understand the need for the work LAF does, we ask everyone to help this extraordinary organization continue to do the work so necessary for our justice system and our community.  The Annual Luncheon is LAF's largest fundraising event of the year.  Your contribution and participation ensures poor and vulnerable people have the legal help they need to navigate our legal system. 

Together, we can adhere to the highest standards of our profession; help poor families in Cook County ride out the storm and rebuild their lives; and further the common good.  Thank you for your generous support.

2011 LAF Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs

Lawrence R. Desideri, Winston & Strawn LLP
Charles W. Douglas, Sidley Austin LLP
Thomas M. Durkin, Mayer Brown LLP
David S. Foster, Latham & Watkins LLP
Richard F. Klawiter, DLA Piper LLP (US)
Ronald L. Marmer, Jenner & Block LLP
Emily Nicklin, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Nam H. Paik, Baker & McKenzie LLP
Sheldon T. Zenner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP