Oral Arguments - People v. Gomez-Ramirez (Case No. 3-20-0121) On Friday, July 10, 2020, Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council of Lawyers submit an amicus brief in the Illinois appellate case of People v. Gomez-Ramirez (AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center, Bolingbrook, and Alexian Brothers-AHS Midwest Region Health Co., Contemners-Appellants). Our pro bono partners at DLA Piper served as counsel […]
Our Access to Justice Committee typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3 PM (CST) to identify ineffective, inefficient, and unfair court management policies and procedures and discuss strategies and recommended improvements.
Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers work together in a Collaboration for Justice to promote fair, accessible, and anti-racist courts. Every year, we gather for an annual meeting in October. This year, join our staff and allies for a two-part series focused on how we’re collaboratively identifying and fighting […]
The Collaboration for Justice program committees of Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers meet quarterly to assist with our research and advocacy projects that identify and address systemic issues. The Civil Courts Committee (C3) will have it's quarterly meeting on Thursday, September 5, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 PM. To attend […]
