2026 CARPLS Golden Gavel Gala

CARPLS assists anyone facing a legal problem by serving
as a “legal coach” for self-represented litigants in court.
Our attorneys resolve over 85% of cases in-house, and for
the remaining cases, we help clients find the appropriate
resources for further assistance.

Join us on April 15, 2026, as we reaffirm that strength
lies in connection.

This year’s event honoree is Carrie Di Santo, Global Chief
Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer for CME Group.
With nearly 30 years of experience working at leading
Chicago firms including Aon and Baker McKenzie, she
is a recognized leader in her field, frequently speaking
on international risk, compliance and governance issues.
Honored as one of Chicago’s Top Women Leaders in
Law and named to Compliance Week’s “Top Minds” in
governance and ethics, Carrie has also advanced access
to justice through her leadership with the Chicago Bar
Foundation and National Immigrant Justice Center.
She will receive the Golden Gavel Award for her
significant contributions and unwavering