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Law PracticeIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Ascend Justice is a Chicago-based law practice focused on serving individuals and families affected by gender-based violence or involvement with the child welfare system. The organization provides holistic legal advocacy and seeks system reform to help clients achieve safety and stability, with an emphasis on skilled, compassionate representation aimed at empowering survivors and improving community safety. Since its founding and evolution from Pro Bono Advocates to the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic and now Ascend Justice, the firm positions itself within the legal services landscape as a mission-driven entity addressing domestic violence and related child welfare concerns. The firm operates in the nonprofit legal services space, collaborating with partners and expanding its reach through initiatives such as cross-organizational models that combine in-person services with centralized remote expertise. Recent developments include partnerships and programs designed to enhance service delivery to survivors, including efforts to deliver holistic services and to place survivor advocates within child welfare investigative offices. The organization operates out of Illinois, reflecting its long-standing commitment to support survivors within its region.