WilliamsMcCarthy LLP was recently honored by Prairie State Legal Services for providing pro bono legal services to some of the organization’s low-income clients.

During Prairie State Legal Services’ Pro Bono Week Celebration and Open House on October 29, the firm was honored with an award recognizing its generous contributions and commitment to providing pro bono legal services to low income persons in 2015. A total of ten WilliamsMcCarthy LLP attorneys donated their time and expertise to the organization.

“Prairie State is the largest provider of charitable legal aid services to low income individuals in North Central Illinois,” said Adam Fleming, Partner and Attorney with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP. “We recognize the vital role of pro bono attorneys from law firms such as ours in helping Prairie State to deliver legal aid to eligible individuals. We are honored to have received the recognition award and we look forward to continuing our partnership in 2016.”

The mission of Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is to ensure equal access to justice and fair treatment under the law by providing legal advice and representation, advocacy, education and outreach that serve to protect basic human needs and enforce or uphold rights.