Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)
Legal ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) is a Chicago-based nonprofit in the legal services sector that supports equal access to justice through public interest and pro bono work. Its programs place law students and recent graduates at public interest organizations, while also offering ongoing educational, networking, and mentoring opportunities, and it maintains an alumni network to sustain connections within the public interest law community. PILI works to increase the availability of pro bono legal help in Illinois by developing innovative opportunities, resources, and best practices, with a focus on serving people, families, and communities in need. The organization emphasizes collaboration within the Illinois legal community and seeks to create a more accessible justice system through service and engagement. Recent activities illustrate its ongoing role in expanding public interest law engagement, including launching new circuits’ pro bono committees and welcoming new staff to support operations and programs, alongside recognizing volunteers through its annual events. PILI operates from 105 West Madison Street in Chicago and serves as a bridge among students, graduates, and public interest law organizations to advance service and access to legal assistance across Illinois.