As the charitable arm of the CBA, The Chicago Bar Foundation brings the legal community together to improve access to justice for people in need and make the legal system more fair and efficient for everyone.

The CBF’s mission recognizes that taking a leadership role to ensure equal access to justice is our common cause as a profession, and that we can make a distinct impact in advancing that cause by the legal community coming together through the CBF.

Thousands of individual lawyers and other dedicated individuals, more than 200 law firms and companies, and many other committed partners make the CBF’s work possible.  Thanks to that strong leadership and support, the CBF millions in grants each year and continues to play a lead role in a number of innovative access to justice initiatives.

The Chicago Bar Foundation

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This department oversees program development, financial management, and operational support to ensure effective organizational functioning.

Development and Operations

This department focuses on promoting social impact initiatives and providing training programs for professional development.

Advocacy and Training

This department is responsible for overseeing the organization's governance and audit functions.

Governance and Oversight

This department manages legal compliance, advice, and representation for the organization.

The Chicago Bar Foundation

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Development and Operations

Advocacy and Training

Governance and Oversight

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The Chicago Bar Foundation

Org chart

Teams

Development and Operations

Advocacy and Training

Governance and Oversight

Legal Affairs

Offices

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