Justice Entrepreneurs Project

06/17/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Justice Entrepreneurs Project!🎓

Over the past 18 months, Bruce Cook, Carolyn Howard, Cecelia Towns-Scott, Jessica Meyer, Sharmon Paris, Tersiet Workneh, and TiShaunda McPherson have built innovative, client-centered law practices designed to better serve their communities and expand access to justice.

We’re proud to celebrate all they’ve accomplished through the program and look forward to seeing the impact they continue to make in the years ahead. Join us in congratulating these outstanding attorneys on this milestone!

06/15/2026

Happy 4th firm anniversary to Stacia Frens and her firm, Frens Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC. Stacia's practice legal services related to aging and disability. Congrats, Stacia!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Shenita Johnson on being an Honor Roll Awardee at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services' upcoming Law & Disorder event!

Learn more: https://www.cvls.org/2026/05/05/2026-awardees/

This year CVLS celebrates Shenita Johnson for her longtime commitment to pro bono service and her outstanding advocacy in complex Adult GAL andChild Representative cases. www.cvls.org/ld26awardees

06/09/2026

Graduation is just one week away! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the Justice Entrepreneurs Project's November 2024 cohort as they graduate from the program. Friends and family are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP: bit.ly/JEP-graduation

06/08/2026

Happy 8th firm anniversary to Lisa Glenn and her firm, the Law Office of Lisa L. Glenn, LLC. Lisa's practice focuses on estate planning, adult guardianship, and decedent estates. Congrats, Lisa!

06/04/2026

Happy (belated) 6th firm anniversary to Ashley Rodriguez and her firm, Second Chance Law. Ashley's practice assists clients impacted by the criminal justice system. Congrats, Ashley!

05/29/2026

Happy 12th firm anniversary to Paul Lytle and his firm, The Lytle Law Group, LLC. Paul's practice provides representation in matters of family law/domestic relations, criminal defense, and protective orders. Congratulations, Paul!

05/22/2026

Happy 9th firm anniversary to Jessica Bell and her firm, Bell Advocate LLC. Jessica's practice focuses on domestic relations/family law, probate, guardianship, and estate planning. Congrats, Jessica!

05/08/2026

Happy 8th firm anniversary to Jason Shimotake and his firm, The Shimotake Law Firm, LLC. Jason's practice focuses on bankruptcy, estate planning, and landlord/small business services. Congrats, Jason!

05/04/2026

Happy 9th firm anniversary to Stephanie Garces Donat and her firm, Garces Law. Stephanie's practice focuses on estate planning and real estate. Congrats, Stephanie!