The Collaboration for Justice program committees of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers meet quarterly to assist with our research and advocacy projects that identify and address systemic issues. The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) will have it's quarterly meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 12:30–1:30 PM. To […]
People Over Punishment - Thursday, November 7, 2024 Get your tickets today for the annual fall fundraiser of the Collaboration for Justice of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers on November 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Maggiano’s Little Italy (516 N. Clark Street, Chicago). The event will feature […]
Join Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers at Greenhouse Loft on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Fund for Justice! The Fund for Justice was founded in 1970 by the Chicago Council of Lawyers to research systemic issues and reforms in the Cook […]
On Friday, August 8th, the 2025 cohort of Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago (FJLOC) students—59 undergraduate and 11 high school students, our largest cohort yet—will have their capstone event at ArentFox Schiff. Please fill out this form to RSVP. Entry to the capstone event is free, but we welcome and encourage optional donations for those who are able […]
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th, at Gman Tavern (3740 N Clark Street) for a night of karaoke and fun in support of our advocacy! Fundraiser begins at 6:00 pm with song requests for $5 each beginning at 6:30—stick around until 10:00 pm to bid on the last song of the night. Walk-ins are welcome […]