The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is pleased to announce that beginning immediately, any member of the District Court Trial Bar volunteering to represent a party on a pro bono basis in an adversary or other contested matter from the Bankruptcy Court Volunteer Panel will be exempt from obligations to take an assignment under Local Rule 83.11(h) of the Northern District of Illinois for the period of one year. Many thanks to the volunteers who have taken on cases this year and in the past and to the Pro Bono Committee that has worked to make this possible.

If you are not a member of the Volunteer Panel, please consider giving back to your community. Volunteering for the panel is a great way to use your litigation skills for individuals who do not have the financial means to hire an attorney and to assist a younger colleague gain trial experience under supervision. Consider this as a way to give back to your community. If you are not yet a member of the Pro Bono Volunteer Panel, please click here for the application form.