Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights

Earlier this week, we celebrated our amazing colleague Cliff Helm who served Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights for about 10 years in various areas of our work including housing, economic justice, and most recently as Senior Counsel with our Midwest Voting Rights Program. Cliff was an incredible asset to our team and is transitioning out to start a new role. We are so excited for Cliff and know that he will continue being of service to communities across Chicago. Thank you for everything, Cliff! Join us in wishing him all the best in his next chapter. ?

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?? Join us THIS SATURDAY for a FREE, informative, and engaging session designed to empower small businesses with critical legal knowledge. This event will cover essential legal topics to help you navigate common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, from business law basics to employment practices and intellectual property protection. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/40j5BaD

ICYMI: Our director of education equity, Beatriz Diaz-Pollack, and director of communications, Zindy Marquez, co-authored an op-ed published in the Sun-Times last week. "Access to quality education should not be a privilege for those who can afford it or win it through a competitive system, but a fundamental right." Read it here: https://buff.ly/4hFOTZb

Amid a tumultuous election cycle marked by voter disinformation and stigmatization, our team reaffirmed our commitment to providing reliable, nonpartisan information and caring for each voter we encountered. Read more about our nonpartisan #ElectionProtection efforts in our 2024 General Election recap here: https://buff.ly/3AyYy2W

It’s a time of painful questions about the future of civil rights in this country. Our nation still has far to go to fully realize the promise of equity and justice. No matter what policies or changes come our way in this new reality, we will not step back from our mission to protect civil rights and end systemic racism. Read our full statement here: https://buff.ly/3YWLz4u

Thank you SO much to all of our non-partisan Election Protection volunteers that helped us answer the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline and serve as poll watchers in the field on #ElectionDay! We wouldn't have been able to serve thousands of voters without your support. Thank you! ??

?? Today is #ElectionDay! Today is your last chance to join your community members in voting for the future you want to see. Text/call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to find your polling location and access other free, nonpartisan resources about how to #vote confidently, safely, and easily.

What's the scariest part of Halloween???For us, it's not having a plan to vote! It is your right to vote free from intimidation or interference. Make sure your voice is heard loud and clear this Election Day ??Call/text 866-OUR-VOTE if any issues arise or if you have any questions. #ElectionProtection

Last night, Raise Your Hand for Illinois Public Education (RYH) honored both Beatriz Diaz-Pollack and Chris Bridges from our Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights' Education Equity team at their annual "Raise a Glass" fundraiser! Congratulations, Beatriz and Chris, and thank you, RYH, for honoring our amazing staff! We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing the good work advocating for education equity.