Justice Entrepreneurs Project

Happy 7th firm anniversary to Garrett Thomas and The Law Office of Garrett Thomas, LLC. Garrett's practice primarily focuses on criminal defense and records relief. Congrats, Garrett!

The JEP is more than building successful law practices. It's about developing leaders who strengthen the legal profession and their communities, and JEP attorneys are doing just that through their service on The Chicago Bar Association committees. We're proud to spotlight a few of the attorneys helping to shape the future of the legal community.

Next, we're featuring Sharmon Paris, who is the Co-Chair of the YLS Public Outreach Committee.

The JEP is more than building successful law practices. It's about developing leaders who strengthen the legal profession and their communities, and JEP attorneys are doing just that through their service on The Chicago Bar Association committees. We're proud to spotlight a few of the attorneys helping to shape the future of the legal community.

Today we're featuring Jason Shimotake, who is the Co-Chair of the Bankruptcy & Reorganization Committee.

Happy 3rd firm anniversary to Adella S. Deacon and her firm, Sable Law Group, LLC. Adella's practice primarily focuses on real estate and business matters. Congrats, Adella!

The JEP is more than building successful law practices. It's about developing leaders who strengthen the legal profession and their communities, and JEP attorneys are doing just that through their service on The Chicago Bar Association committees. We're proud to spotlight a few of the attorneys helping to shape the future of the legal community.

First up is Amanda Carey of the Carey Center for Justice, who serves as the Vice-Chair of the Solo/Small Firm Practitioners Committee.

Happy 5th firm anniversary to Daniel Johnson and his firm, Johnson Justice Center, LLC. Daniel's practice is devoted to uprooting social injustice by supporting individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Congrats, Daniel!

Happy 2nd firm anniversary to TiShaunda McPherson and her firm, JEM Legal Advocates, P.C. TiShaunda's practice focuses on education and employment disputes. Congrats, TiShaunda!

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Justice Entrepreneurs Project!🎓

Over the past 18 months, Bruce Cook, Carolyn Howard, Cecelia Towns-Scott, Jessica Meyer, Sharmon Paris, Tersiet Workneh, and TiShaunda McPherson have built innovative, client-centered law practices designed to better serve their communities and expand access to justice.

We’re proud to celebrate all they’ve accomplished through the program and look forward to seeing the impact they continue to make in the years ahead. Join us in congratulating these outstanding attorneys on this milestone!

Happy 4th firm anniversary to Stacia Frens and her firm, Frens Elder Law & Estate Planning, LLC. Stacia's practice legal services related to aging and disability. Congrats, Stacia!

Congratulations to Shenita Johnson on being an Honor Roll Awardee at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services' upcoming Law & Disorder event!

Learn more: https://www.cvls.org/2026/05/05/2026-awardees/

This year CVLS celebrates Shenita Johnson for her longtime commitment to pro bono service and her outstanding advocacy in complex Adult GAL andChild Representative cases. www.cvls.org/ld26awardees