I started the Legal Wellness Clinic in 2025 after working for years in legal aid, seeing the same issue over and over again: people don't reach out for help until it's too late, when their options have become limited.

It struck me that, if we had the same type of "routine check-up" idea in the law that we do in healthcare, we could help people avoid or mitigate legal problems before they become crises. We launched LWC in the Fall of 2025 and have already delivered 50 legal check-ups in the near west suburbs! We are hoping to expand this year by adding more partners and volunteers, and hopefully to hire our first staff. The pictures above are of our wonderful attorney and law student volunteers who make it all happen!

It was through an event at the Impact House that I learned about the Race Against Gun Violence and thought it would be a great way for us to get the word out about our organization and the services we provide to those who can use them. I'm hoping this will help us connect with other organizations and community members who may not have access to legal advice. 

I'm so excited to join this year's race and be a part of the movement to end gun violence! We are grateful for any amount you can donate to support this cause!