The Lawyers Trust Fund is aware that Northern Trust Bank recently has contacted many of its lawyer customers about the status of their IOLTA accounts. The bank’s written communications have stated that Northern Trust will cease offering IOLTA accounts without … Read more »
The board of directors of the Lawyers Trust Fund has approved $7,665,000 in grants to 16 organizations for FY2015. These general operating support grants provide critical, unrestricted funding to non-profit agencies providing legal aid throughout Illinois. See the full list … Read more »
Are your clients’ IOLTA account deposits insured? The beginning of the year is a good time to ensure your clients will be eligible for the maximum amount of FDIC insurance coverage on their deposits.
The FDIC provides “pass-through” insurance coverage … Read more »
LTF’s board of directors has approved $617,500 in project grants to 15 organizations for 2014. These grants will support legal aid projects that are part of an organization’s broader provision of social or other services. (See the list of 2014 … Read more »
Thank you to the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association for helping to commemorate the Lawyers Trust Fund as its 30th anniversary year continues. Both organizations were partners in establishing LTF, and both continue to supply … Read more »
Lawyers continue to be targeted by sophisticated internet … Read more »
In June the Lawyers Trust Fund celebrated 30 years of supporting legal aid in Illinois. LTF was established in 1983 by the Illinois State and Chicago Bar Associations and tasked with administering the IOLTA program created by the Illinois … Read more »
Marti Jones of the Immigration Project with LTF President Herb Franks
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary celebration earlier this year, the Lawyers Trust Fund presented awards to Marti Jones and Lisa Colpoys in recognition of their years … Read more »
LTF’s board of directors has approved $8,106,406 in grants to 16 organizations for FY2014. These grants will provide critical general operating support. LTF will also fund six special initiatives to increase representation for low-income clients and transform aspects of the … Read more »
LTF’s board and staff mourn the passing of former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow. As Chief Justice, McMorrow led the effort to increase the attorney registration fee by $42 per year to support legal aid. Her leadership … Read more »