Campaign for Justice

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. A recent report on the Legal Needs of Low-Income Illinoisans make the case for the need to support LAF better than anything we can say. Only 16% of low-income households received legal assistance when faced with a serious legal problem. In other words, hundreds of thousands of poor people each year try to resolve complex legal matters, often with potentially serious consequences, on their own.

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.

Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of thousands of low-income and elderly residents living in Chicago and Cook County. Your financial support will breathe life into our justice system.


Campaign for Justice Co-Chairs

Lawrence R. Desideri, Winston & Strawn LLP
Charles W. Douglas, Sidley Austin LLP
Robert A. Helman, Mayer Brown LLP
Richard F. Klawiter, DLA Piper US LLP
Emily Nicklin, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Jerold S. Solovy, Jenner & Block LLP
Sheldon T. Zenner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP