Forms of Relief From a Criminal Record - Pro Bono Week

Date: 10/30/2009
Location: The Chicago Bar Association, 321 South Plymouth Court, Chicago, IL 60604
Presented by: CBA and CBF
MCLE Credit: 3.0 IL MCLE Credits (including 2.0 IL Professional Responsibility credits)

An Introduction to Forms of Relief from a Criminal Record - Expungement, Sealing & Pardons
The Chicago Bar Association and Chicago Bar Foundation will sponsor the 5th annual Pro Bono Week in Chicago from October 26-30, 2009, to shine a light on pro bono in the Chicago area legal community. This year's Pro Bono Week is co-chaired by Jesse H. Ruiz of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Barry C. Taylor of Equip for Equality.

In the spirit of Pro Bono Week, attendees are expected to accept a pro bono case in any area of law within the next six months following the MCLE. Space is limited - register early!

Presented By: Beth Johnson, Cabrini Green Legal Aid and Marjie M. Nielsen, Chicago Legal Clinic

Criminal records pose barriers to employment, housing, education and licensure and Illinois law allows for the expungement or sealing of certain criminal records.
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