LAF is a federally funded non-profit law firm that provides free legal services for low income individuals and senior citizens in Cook County. Ms. Connolly provides direct representation and advocacy to individuals involved in the child welfare system. In addition to court representation, Ms. Connolly provides legal advocacy in administrative proceedings involving access to child welfare services and educational services. In addition to her work representing individual clients, Ms. Connolly, as the Chair of LAF's Senior Task Force, and as a member of the Children and Families Practice Group, engages in community outreach, education, and advocacy on behalf of LAF's clients.