Compassion Legal is the only nonprofit law firm dedicated solely to end-of-life legal issues. Through the Compassion Legal Network, we collaborate with law firms, solo practitioners, and in-house counsel to protect patient autonomy and ensure values-based care is upheld.
Our legal team provides expert guidance, case consultation, and opportunities for meaningful pro bono engagement. Whether you’re currently representing a client facing an end-of-life barrier, or want to join our national network advancing legal protections in this evolving field—we welcome your partnership.
I needed someone to hold my hand through this, and Compassion & Choices’ Legal team guided me each step of the way. They encouraged my persistence in advocating for myself and were absolutely critical in helping me get the healthcare I needed.
Kevin and the C&C team worked tirelessly to establish the right to MAID in Massachusetts with Kligler v. Massachusetts, a case in which I served as plaintiff. Although litigation was ultimately unsuccessful, the C&C team was always attentive and responsive to my needs. I would encourage others to get involved and continue the fight.
The experience of working with Compassion Legal has been a relief to us — a relief in the sense that someone hears us. Compassion & Choices, I hope, can make a difference.
Note: We are not a general legal services provider. We focus on legal issues specifically related to end-of-life care and patient autonomy.
Our experienced team of litigators work closely with our pro bono counsel to enforce and expand the rights of terminally ill people. Through our work in the courts, we fight to ensure that everyone can receive high-quality end-of-life care that is in line with their values, wishes and beliefs. In every case we are involved in, Compassion & Choices’ dedicated legal team prioritizes and seeks to advance patient-directed care.
Illinois becomes first Midwestern state to authorize medical aid in dying After years of hard work, passion, and the tireless dedication of terminally ill advocates, the Illinois End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act (also known as “Deb’s Law”) took effect Saturday, making the state the first in the Midwest to authorize the option of…
The lawsuit, Payne v. Pritzker, aims to prevent the new medical aid in dying law from taking effect, but a judge denied the request for a temporary injunction In a hearing Friday, federal Judge Tharp denied a request for a temporary injunction against the Illinois End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. The lawsuit, Payne…
The lawsuit, Payne v. Pritzker, aims to prevent the law from taking effect and these four residents seek to defend their right to end-of-life care Compassion Legal: The End-of-Life Justice Center at Compassion & Choices, along with pro bono partners at WilmerHale, led by Ryan Chabot, filed a motion to intervene and asked the court…
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