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The world at large is constantly evolving, and so must our civil justice system. IAALS drives change with nonpartisan, data-driven innovations, focusing on achievable solutions today while also preparing for tomorrow’s challenges. Our 2023 Annual Report showcases our people-centered approach and nationwide impact. It also celebrates our partners and collaborators who are instrumental to this effort. You all are at the heart of our success. We invite you to dive deeper into the report and learn more about how, together, we’re making justice for all a reality for all.
Brittany Kauffman, CEO
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Creating Self-Help Materials that Are Actually Helpful: Although many navigate the legal system without representation, their lack of counsel shouldn't compromise their access to justice. While not all self-help materials are created equally, courts can implement certain key principles to empower self-represented litigants to navigate proceedings with confidence.
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Law Day 2024: Shared Voices, Stronger Solutions: As we celebrate Law Day 2024, themed “Voices of Democracy,” we recognize the vital importance of open, honest, and civil discourse in addressing the challenges we face together. At IAALS, we engage in purposeful collaboration, listening, and research—jumpstarting the groundbreaking and achievable solutions that will clear a path to justice for everyone. |
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| Be sure to read all of the news from IAALS on our blog. |
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Speaking Engagements
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Jess Bednarz will be co-leading a workshop, “The Forgotten Majority: Strategies to Overcome the Middle-Class Justice Gap and an Introduction to the Above the Line Network,” at the Equal Justice Conference on May 9.
Michael Houlberg will be presenting to the Maryland Bar Association Paralegal Task Force on May 15. |
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External Funding and Development Manager: This full-time position will collaborate with the director of development, conduct prospect research, prepare proposals, and manage gift and grant cycles. Key responsibilities include identifying new major gift and grant opportunities, cultivating relationships with funders, and securing revenue from diverse sources. Ideal candidates possess expertise in prospect research, portfolio management, and a commitment to systemic change in the legal system. Read more and apply here.
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April 24: “Pay raise, new judicial evaluation program await their legislative verdicts” on NonDoc
April 17: “What’s the Difference Between Trial and Arbitration?” on Expertise.com
April 15: “IAALS, LSAC Launch Foundations 2.0, Addressing a Post-COVID Legal Profession Undergoing Fundamental Shifts” in Law Week Colorado
April 9: “How Trial Lawyers are Securing the Futures of Marginalized Americans” in Lawyer Monthly
April 3: “Harvard Law School’s Landmark Digitization Project is Live” on Enjuris
April 3: “Opinion: CT must continue to include non-lawyers in judicial selection process” on CT Mirror
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Noteworthy
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IAALS’ Foundations for Practice added to the Research, Reports, and News on Well-Being in the Legal Profession page on the Lawyer Well-Being Massachusetts website.
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