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Welcoming Our New Executive Director, Julie Justicz
Legal Council for Health Justice is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Julie Justicz, to our team. With extensive experience in disability law and non-profit consulting, Julie brings a…
Read MoreThe Crisis in Disability Determination Services
Imagine waiting for months, or even years, to learn whether you will ever have enough money for food and shelter. Many people with disabilities and older adults face this harsh…
Read MorePublic Charge Win for Immigrant Communities
The Illinois-based Trump-era public charge lawsuit has finally come to a close, with the Supreme Court shutting down an attempt by Texas to join the case and revive it. The…
Read MoreLegal Council for Health Justice Seeks Summer 2023 Law Student Interns
Legal Council for Health Justice seeks 1L and 2L law student interns to join us this summer (2023). Students are expected to work full-time for 8 to 10 weeks. We…
Read MoreLegal Council Postpones Summer Fundraiser Amid Recent COVID Spike
Given the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Chicago and neighboring states, Legal Council for Health Justice has made the difficult decision to cancel our Summer Soirée: Spanish Holiday event scheduled for August 26 at Sidetrack and postpone the event to August 2022.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Benjamin J. Handy
Our newest Staff Spotlight features Benjamin J. Handy, Community Organizer.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Melissa Famularo
Legal Council’s Staff Spotlight series showcases the team leading the fight for health justice in Illinois.
Read MoreCelebrating Health Justice Leaders: Kimball & Karen Anderson
Kimball Anderson and Karen Gatsis Anderson are longtime Legal Council supporters and devoted leaders in the health justice movement.
Read MoreCelebrating the Legal Beagles
Celebrating two longtime supporters of Legal Council for their participation at AIDS Run & Walk!
Read MoreIntroducing Our 2020 Interns! – Part 2
Every summer, Legal Council welcomes a group of law students and interns interested in advancing health justice in Illinois. Learn more about four of our spectacular interns below. (Some…
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