Events

Our Vision 2040 Summit will bring together innovators from law, business, technology, academia, and the community to ask an urgent question: What must justice look like in 2040—and what will it take to get there? From vision to action, the summit will bring together today's leaders to shape tomorrow’s justice system.

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

Learn more about the Uncomplicated Courts Initiative (UCI) Pilot Project, a funded opportunity for one state or local court to redesign how it handles high-volume civil cases like debt collection, eviction, and small claims.

Generative AI and new models for delivering legal services are rapidly reshaping how people access legal help, and challenging traditional approaches to legal regulation. This webinar explored one-to-many models for expanding access to legal help, Colorado’s first-of-its-kind UPL non-prosecution policy, and a new toolkit and resources for jurisdictions to guide next steps.

Change in the courts takes leadership, strategy, and the right tools. In this panel discussion with experienced court administrators, participants learned how to spot opportunities for reform, build genuine buy-in, work within institutional constraints, and keep momentum going.

Legal aid and self-help centers are stretched thin, while a growing ecosystem of tech tools remains disconnected from the front lines of service. During this webinar, we will examine real world implementation of the Justice Tech Directory, explore strategies for embedding tech tools into existing resource and referral systems, and identify actionable steps to adapt these models to your local community.

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.

This invitation-only event brought together a select group of forward-thinking leaders to discuss how court administrators lead innovation.

How do you know if your innovations are truly making a difference? This session equipped attendees with practical strategies for taking a data-driven approach to evaluating the impact of your initiatives.

This interactive workshop was designed for individuals interested in launching, growing, or supporting nonprofit and sliding scale law firms. Participants explored the practical "nuts and bolts" of building and scaling these models, and connected with other like-minded professionals.

This webinar introduced participants to the core concepts behind nonprofit and sliding scale law firms, and addressed common challenges and practical considerations for launching similar models in local jurisdictions.

Coalitions are essential to real change. Discover how to build powerful partnerships to drive judicial innovation. This session will feature experienced judicial leaders who have successfully collaborated with other branches of government, community organizations, and non-profit groups.

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.