Events

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.

IAALS Spring Board of Advisors meeting.

To help chart a better future for resolving business disputes, IAALS brought together leaders in business and the justice system to discuss the landscape of businesses’ justice needs and to craft new ways of meeting them. The ideas and solutions generated through this convening will spur innovative new models for businesses to more effectively and efficiently meet their legal needs.

How do we create a regulatory structure that allows us to take advantage of the opportunities that AI presents while also minimizing potential consumer harm? This convening brought national leaders together to discuss regulating the use of AI in the delivery of consumer-facing legal services.

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.

Co-hosted with the Berkeley Judicial Institute, the 2024 summit brought together judicial leaders and change experts to provide interactive opportunities for peer collaboration. Building on this momentum, a 2025-2026 webinar series was launched to equip more judges with the practical tools and insights needed to drive meaningful innovation in the courts.

This convening included representatives from the seven states with active allied legal professional (ALP) programs. Through discussion and collaboration, we aimed to adopt general guidelines around reciprocity that can be shared and adopted nationally.