UIC Law Alumnus Receives PILI Intern Alumni Award
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The Annual Awards Luncheon is a tradition that brings the legal community together to honor individuals whose commitment to public interest law, pro bono service, and equal access to justice strengthens communities across our state.
UIC Law alumnus, Arturo Hernandez (’12), received the PILI Intern Alumni Award. Arturo has built a distinguished career advancing the rights of people experiencing homelessness and housing instability. A 2011 PILI Law Student Intern with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH), he now serves as Senior Attorney leading CCH’s criminal records relief work, including cannabis expungements through New Leaf Illinois.
Arturo’s advocacy has achieved life-changing outcomes for clients and contributed to CCH’s amicus brief in Grants Pass v. Johnson before the U.S. Supreme Court. His leadership, mentorship, and dedication to racial equity embody PILI’s mission and the spirit of public service.
Dean Nicky Boothe, along with other justices, professors, alumni, and other members of the UIC Law community attended the event to help celebrate this prestigious honor.