Does anyone know of an organization of "retired" or "philanthropic"
Illinois lawyers willing to do pro bono work in Illinois?  Due to the
nature of the case, I am seeking a conservative group.  Please do not
suggest the ACLU or the American Bar Association.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 12 May 2003 23:04 PDT

Hello Travellady-ga,

I located a list of twenty Pro Bono Legal Aid Providers in the Chicago
area, one in Rockford and three Downstate. In addition there is a list
of eleven Pro Bono Legal Services in Illinois Universities. This is a
list of referrals from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
Each referral includes name, address, phone number, email, web address
and service areas.

Would this be a satisfactory answer to your question?

Thanks 
Bobbie7-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 13 May 2003 12:08 PDT

Hello Travellady-ga,

Here is the list of the Pro Bono referrals from the Office of the
Illinois Attorney General.
http://www.ag.state.il.us/probono_list.htm

Do any of them serve your purpose?

Thanks 
Bobbie7-ga

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Clarification of Question by travellady-ga on 16 May 2003 17:38 PDT

I have contacted major think tanks and they have not been helpful. 
The usual pro bono groups want a criminal case or serve the down
trodden on smaller maters with particular topics.   My case could be a
landmark case on reverse employment discrimination and will require
some time on the lawyer's part. It is a large case and comples.
Unfortnately, I do not have the funds to pay by the hour and need
someone or will work the case on principle.

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Clarification of Question by travellady-ga on 16 May 2003 17:45 PDT

I have contacted major think tanks and they have not been helpful. 
The usual pro bono groups want a criminal case or they serve the down
trodden on smaller matters with particular topics like housing
discrimination, divorce, bankruptcy, etc.   My case could be a
landmark case on reverse employment discrimination against the federal
government and will require some time on the lawyer's part. It is a
large complex case. Most private practice lawyers say it is not worth
their time for the fees they could recoup.  Unfortnately, I do not
have the funds to pay by the hour and need someone who will work the
case on principle.

You should search out conservative think tanks in your area or even
nationally. If your issue has the possibility of establishing legal
precedent in an area of importance to them, these organizations may be
able to identify pro bono legal representation for you.

You might want to contact the American Center for Law and Justice.
This group is not based in Illinois, but operates nationwide. Many
consider it to be the conservative answer to the left-leaning ACLU.

American Center for Law and Justice
P.O. Box 64429
Virginia Beach, VA 23467
Phone: (757) 226-2489
Fax: (757) 226-2836 

http://www.aclj.org/about/contact.asp

I have contacted about five conservative think tanks and have not been
successful...thanks for your comment, however.

Dear Travellady, 

Did you try the Christian Coalition? 

http://cc.org/state/il/index.html