Events

IAALS' spring meeting of its Board of Advisors. Denver, Colorado.

IAALS’ 18th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner celebrated our 20th anniversary along with our 2026 Rebuilding Justice Award and Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award honorees. The evening featured opportunities for connection and a fireside chat with national leaders.

In our 20th year, IAALS expanded its flagship Rebuilding Justice event into something bigger than ever before: a day-long Forum on Innovation and Impact that convened national leaders for urgent conversations on the future of civil justice.

Denver, Colorado

At this convening, we will focus on building a prototype of a reimagined and non-adversarial family justice model that will be healthier for all family members, more productive, and more efficient for the legal system.

Innovation is a long game. How do you ensure lasting impact and maintain momentum in the face of challenges? This interactive session provides concrete strategies for overcoming obstacles and opposition, maintaining commitment, and celebrating milestones to ensure the long-term success of your efforts.

At this convening, we will bring together civil justice reform experts and teams of judges, court administrators, and advocates from four states to redesign how courts approach high-volume cases.

We begin our 20th year where all birthdays begin: with celebration. In January, IAALS gathered our community of supporters and partners for a night of connection and joy, honoring the people who made the last 20 years possible and toasting to the bold road ahead.

This Allied Legal Professionals convening focused on one of the most critical questions for the future of these programs: What title will best define—and unify—this new profession, while helping to build public confidence and consistency across states?

Innovation often meets resistance. Learn how to navigate it effectively and build powerful support for change. This session delves into the root causes of resistance and equips you with practical tools to proactively address it.

IAALS Fall Board of Advisors meeting.

The IAALS Lawyers Council is a national group of law firms and businesses whose members are invited to participate in IAALS’ work, to engage in our process, and to have a voice at the table of meaningful and impactful reform within the justice system.

Change is demanding, and judicial leaders need tools to navigate these demands while prioritizing their well-being. This session provides practical mindfulness techniques and strategies specifically tailored for judicial leaders. Learn to balance the demands of innovation with essential self-care practices, recognize the signs of burnout, and cultivate sustained motivation to drive long-term progress. Featuring Judge Jeremy Fogel (Ret.) and Dr. Dacher Keltner.

Explore actionable reforms and future directions based on the IAALS report findings. This session bridges theoretical understanding with practical implementation strategies.

In a time of evolving public perceptions, how can judicial innovation strengthen trust in the courts? This session will explore tangible ways judges can lead change that fosters greater public confidence in our legal system. Gain actionable strategies from experienced judicial leaders and innovators on how to build a more equitable and accessible justice system for all. Featuring Judge Paul Grimm (Ret.), Brittany Kauffman, Judge Scott Schlegel, and Judge Erica Yew.

This webinar provided a fulsome examination of Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL), exploring its foundational elements and practical implications.

The IAALS Lawyers Council is a national group of law firms and businesses whose members are invited to participate in IAALS’ work, to engage in our process, and to have a voice at the table of meaningful and impactful reform within the justice system.

Explore the intersection of Access to Justice (A2J), direct-to-consumer legal innovation, and the evolving landscape of unauthorized practice of law (UPL).

This series explores how AI-driven legal innovation intersects with the regulation of Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL), and how reforms can balance consumer protection with broader access to legal services. Building on IAALS’ November 2024…

IAALS’ 17th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner was held on Thursday, April 10, in Denver, where we celebrated the 2025 Rebuilding Justice Award, Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, and Founders Award honorees, and everyone who has joined together with IAALS to unlock justice innovation nationwide.