Beyond Chicago
Beyond Chicago
Join us as we start a movement to expand our work and share our community activism lawyering model Beyond Chicago.
Click below to learn more about what we’ve been up to at the national level.
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In 2022, Beyond Legal Aid’s visionary founder, Lam Ho, brought our community-driven lawyering model to the national stage in a TED Talk (now with over 1.3 million views). In this compelling presentation, Lam breaks down the complexities of the legal system and importance of centering community members’ stories in court.
“Lawyers are advocates for their clients—and, in court, they're usually the ones who do the talking. Should that always be the case? In an effort to shift this power dynamic, TED Fellow, legal aid activist, and founder of Beyond Legal Aid Lam Ho shares how lawyers can create space for people to tell their own stories in the courtroom, making them active participants in the legal process and producing surprisingly positive results.” -
Beyond Legal Aid prides itself on the diverse talents and expertise of its staff and board members, many of whom extend their influence through literature and media. Several team members have contributed to groundbreaking legal journals, insightful opinion pieces, and thought-provoking essays that illuminate access to justice and innovative legal solutions. These media contributions not only reflect Beyond’s commitment to advance our mission, but also to amplify the voices of those we serve, driving awareness and fostering systemic change.
Lam Nguyen Ho et al. | New York University Law Review, 2022 | Article
"Foreword: Critical Legal Empowerment"
Lewis Rice | Harvard Law Bulletin, 2022 | Article
Luz Herrerra and Lousie G. Trubek | New York Review of Law & Social Change, 2020 | Article
"The Emerging Legal Architecture for Social Justice"
Ashoka | Forbes, 2020 | Article
"Lawyers: Forget The Client, Welcome The Community. How Chicago Is Working For Justice For All."
The Justice Power network, 2020 | Explore
Community-Driven Litigation seminar
Jackie Casey | Beyond Affordable Housing Journal, 2020 | Article
"Beyond Legal Aid: Transforming How Legal Services to the Poor Are Delivered"
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Beyond is honored to collaborate with partners who are reshaping what justice looks like in the US. Check out some of our national partners and their amazing work below:
