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Thank You to Pro Bono Attorneys for Their Services in 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois expresses its gratitude to these volunteer panel attorneys for accepting a pro bono appointment in 2025. Each of these attorneys took on representation of a party who did not have the financial ability to afford an attorney. The Northern District of Illinois is very grateful for their service and for providing access to justice for the individuals represented. In addition, the District Court has provided each of them with credit for obligations required by the Trial Bar. If you are interested in volunteering for the volunteer panel, please contact Peter_Castaneda@ilnb.uscourts.gov or fill out the form at https://www.ilnb.uscourts.gov/us-bankruptcy-court-volunteer-attorney-panel  and we will add your name to the list.

Vincent E. Lazar
Jenner & Block LLP

Marc J. Carmel
McDonald Hopkins

Jeffrey K. Paulsen
Paulson+Holtschlag LLC

Derek Lofland
The Law Office of Derek V. Lofland PLC

Erin E. Broderick
Eversheds-Sutherland (US) LLP

Nathan Rugg
Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

Elizabeth L. Janczak
Smith Gambrell Russell

Sean P. Williams
Levenfield Pearlstein, LLC

Joseph Gabris
DeHay Elliston LLP

Cathy L. Steege
Jenner & Block LLP

Jack Shadid
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Ainat Margalit
Legal Aid Chicago

Steven B. Chaiken
Adelman & Gettleman LTD