LCBH teamed up with DePaul College of Law to host a community-based Eviction Sealing Clinic in April! More than 50 student and attorney volunteers helped tenants draft 63 motions to seal old eviction records, which can create a harmful barrier to future housing. We are so grateful for...
Shiva, the 2022 Barbara Grau Outstanding Housing Advocate Award winner, joins our board from Massey & Gail. Shiva has an extensive background in fair housing work and served as a volunteer with LCBH during the COVID-19 pandemic and eviction moratorium while working at Skadden, Arps, Slate,...
I was looking for pro bono opportunities that fit my needs and career. LCBH’s Rentervention program was a great fit for my work style. I have been participating since June 2020.LCBH and Rentervention fill the gap where tenants don’t understand their rights when faced with housing issues....
We recently caught up with two LCBH alumni, Rachel Blake and Charles Nicholls. Rachel is Associate Director for Regional Housing Legal Services in Glenside, Pennsylvania. Her work is a mix of policy advocacy, organizational strategy and strategic planning. Charles is an attorney at Nicholls Law...
Laurel Chen was an intern in LCBH's supportive services department during the 2018-2019 academic year. LCBH is grateful to have Laurel's voice and advocacy. If you are a former pro bono attorney, supportive services intern, or legal fellow, we encourage you to Share Your Story. How did you get...
We are pleased to announce Neal, Gerber, & Eisenberg (NGE) will take home the 2022 Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award at our 40th Anniversary Celebration on October 13th, 2022. Unlike previous winners, we recognize NGE for providing excellent pro bono representation for our organization in...