Jan Susler of NLG presents to UN on Puerto Rico
Jan Susler of NLG International Committee presents to UN Decolonization Committee on Puerto Rico Jan Susler, co-chair of the National Lawyers Guild International Committee’s Puerto Rico Subcommittee, presented a paper on Monday, June 17 to the United Nations Decolonization Committee during its annual hearing on the status of Puerto Rico. Susler’s comprehensive presentation addresses Puerto Rico’s ongoing colonial status, federal intervention and repression in Puerto Rico, other...
Legal Observers at IYJL...
On Tuesday, May 14, Chicago NLG Legal Observers were present at an Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) action at the Broadview Detention Facility in Broadview, Illinois to protest the record high deportations under President Obama and inaction from Illinois elected officials. A group of...
Winning Case Analysis &...
Join us for a fantastic NPAP CLE seminar with Criminal Defense Attorney James McComas. Rick Friedman calls Jim McComas “the best criminal defense lawyer I’ve ever known, one of the best trial lawyers I’ve ever known, brilliant, creative, innovative...
Punk Rock Karaoke Benef...
Come support the NATO 3 Defense fund by rocking out to your favorite Punk Rock songs! 21+ $5 at the door! Underground Lounge 952 W Newport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657-2313 https://www.facebook.com/events/388956977886411/?ref=22 For more info WEBSITE: nato5support.wordpress.com DONATE:...
May 11th – NLG Pu...
We are writing to invite you to join us for a one hour guided walking tour of the Puerto Rican community in Chicago on Saturday, May 11th. We will meet at noon at Nellies, 2458 W. Division. During the tour you will see and hear about the incredible work done by the Puerto Rican...
Next Gen Happy Hour at ...
Come out and celebrate a belated May Day with Next Gen, the NLG Labor and Employment subcommittee and Wobblies! When: Friday, May 3, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Haymarket Pub and Brewery, 737 W Randolph Specials: Haymarket offers 32 tap handles featuring more than 10 house...
CLE on 5/13: From Puert...
NLG Chicago's The United People of Color Caucus and the Palestine Solidarity Committee present From Puerto Rico to Palestine: Colonial Domination and Political Prisoners Monday, May 13th, 4-6pm John Marshall Law School, 304 S. State St, Room 420 Puerto Ricans and Palestinians have...
Crossroads Annual Benef...
NLG Chicago invites you to join us for this event! Crossroads generously provided a grant that helped fund our work during the NATO Summit and it is honoring us this year at its annual benefit! Details are...
Facilitation Training o...
Calling all NLG Chicago leaders and active committee members! Join us this Friday afternoon for a facilitation training with Karen Jo Koonan. Gain some great skills about effective communication and organizing, and help us move our organization forward. Food will be provided! RSVP to...
Cook County Court Dismi...
PRESS RELEASE Chicago Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild For Immediate Release: September 27, 2012 Cook County Court Dismisses more than 90 Cases Against Occupy Chicago Protesters Judge rules park curfew ordinance unconstitutional on its face and as applied Chicago, IL — Cook County...
CLE on 9/28: Representi...
Join NLG Chicago, Immigrant Defense Alliance, and DePaul NLG for a wonderful CLE on representing undocumented workers in the employment and civil rights context. Representing the Undocumented in Employment and Civil Rights Cases DATE: Friday, September 28, 2012 TIME: 2:00...