Protecting Fair Courts in a Citizens United World — Blogging the Forum

Thanks to everyone who came out! The forum was a great success with stimulating discussion about a critical issue facing our courts. We hope to post a video of the forum in the near future with the help of CANTV. 5:03 pm Mr. Skaggs on merit selection: Politics intrudes on the appointment process a...
May 23, 2012

Reducing Urban Crime and Violence Forum Discusses Alternatives to Incarceration

The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Urban Education Institute co-hosted a panel discussion on criminal justice and education responses to Chicago violence. The first panel just concluded, with the following participants: Moderator: James Warren, Columnist | Chicago News Cooperative The Honora...
February 10, 2012

Presidents’ Circle

Last night, past presidents of Chicago Appleseed and the Chicago Council of Lawyers came together for the inauguration of the Presidents' Circle, a new fundraising initiative designed to support and sustain both organizations.  This intimate event took place at the home of Chicago Appleseed Board me...
June 25, 2010

Forum on Police Accountability

The Chicago Council of Lawyers and Chicago Appleseed, in conjunction with the American Constitution Society (Chicago chapter), are pleased to announce the upcoming "Forum on Police Accountability." DATE: Monday June 28, 2010TIME: 12-1:30pmPLACE: Sidley Austin LLP, 1 South Dearborn, ChicagoSpeakers:...
June 7, 2010

Organizing for Social Change in Chicago

Save the date for "Organizing for Change in Chicago"March 25 at the Art Institute of ChicagoOn Thursday, March 25, 2010, the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice and Appleseed will proudly host a joint fundraising event, "Organizing for Social Change in Chicago" at the Art Institute of Chicago. We'll...
February 8, 2010