Overview
Barack Ferrazzano is proud to share that Caitlin E. Hutchinson Maddox has been named Volunteer of the Year by Legal Aid Chicago in recognition of her work with the organization's Name Change Project.
The Name Change Project supports Cook County residents seeking legal name changes for gender affirmation, safety, and identification purposes. Caitlin has been instrumental in helping launch this growing initiative, working directly with clients to guide them through a process that can feel overwhelming. She approaches every client with patience, compassion, and determination, ensuring that individuals feel supported throughout every step.
Her advocacy and careful attention to detail have helped clients navigate complex barriers while working toward greater safety, stability, and affirmation. Caitlin will be honored at Legal Aid Chicago's upcoming Annual Luncheon on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
In her practice at Barack Ferrazzano, Caitlin advises banks, fintechs, and other financial services companies on a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters, including authority and control issues, affiliate transactions, consumer protection, and regulatory reform. She has experience serving as regulatory counsel on M&A transactions, capital market offerings, and enforcement actions.
About Legal Aid Chicago
Legal Aid Chicago was founded on the philosophy that all individuals are entitled to quality civil legal representation, regardless of their income. The organization provides free civil legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County, working to ensure that poverty is not an impediment to justice by dismantling the legal barriers that perpetuate inequality. To learn more, visit legalaidchicago.org.
