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April 2019
This webinar highlighted expedited processes for discovery and dispositive motions recommended by the Conference of Chief Justices Civil Justice Improvements Committee and the corresponding rules and case management techniques that can make this approach successful. Our presenters included Judge Randall Warner, of the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona, and Don Bivens, a partner at Snell an
Law Firm Council - Meeting
Denver, Colorado
March 2019
Family Justice Advisory Committee - Meeting
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
November 2018
7th Annual Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference
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Our 7th Annual Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference was held November 1-2, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. Our topic this year covered Phase II of our Foundations for Practice project.
October 2018
IAALS Board of Advisors - Meeting
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Denver, Colorado
In October, the Midwest Region Summit was held in Kansas City, Missouri, to discuss implementation of the Recommendations of the Conference of Chief Justices. The Summit consisted of a dynamic mixture of plenary sessions, workshops, and state team planning sessions. The purpose of the Summit was to encourage each state to learn about civil justice reform efforts nationwide, and to provide each sta
September 2018
Arizona has long been a leader in civil justice reform and this webinar highlighted the results of their civil justice reform efforts, including the new civil rule amendments that went into effect July 1. Arizona’s efforts provide important insight into state reform efforts nationally.
Law Firm Council - Meeting
Denver, Colorado
Building Foundations for Practice in Law School
With support from NALP and SALT, this webinar was designed to introduce the Foundations for Practice study and to lead a discussion on how legal education can use the Foundations study to improve and better prepare students to become successful lawyers. The webinar provided real-world examples to inspire and inform others and will discuss not only how the Foundations study is already being used in
August 2018
Natural Disasters Protocol Steering Committee Meeting
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Denver, Colorado
May 2018
In May, the Southern Region Summit was held in Little Rock, Arkansas, to discuss implementation of the Recommendations of the Conference of Chief Justices. The Summit consisted of a dynamic mixture of plenary sessions, workshops, and state team planning sessions. The purpose of the Summit was to encourage each state to learn about civil justice reform efforts nationwide, and to provide each state
April 2018
Law Firm Council - Meeting
Denver, Colorado
The Cable Center | 2000 Buchtel Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80210
On April 19, 2018, IAALS held its annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, which recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership that we champion across all of our work. This year, we honored the Conference of Chief Justices for their leadership and unanimous adoption of recommendations designed to secure the promise of justice for all.
IAALS Board of Advisors - Meeting
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Denver, Colorado
In April, the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions teamed up for a Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss implementation of the Recommendations of the Conference of Chief Justices. The Summit consisted of a dynamic mixture of plenary sessions, workshops, and state team planning sessions. The purpose of the Summit was to encourage each state to learn about civil justice reform efforts nationwi
March 2018
O’Connor Advisory Committee Meeting
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Phoenix, Arizona
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IAALS brought together a balanced, expert, and respected group of judges, attorneys, scholars, and citizens from around the country to consider how judicial discipline commissions can best ensure both fairness and transparency, while maintaining a judiciary of the highest ethical caliber.
February 2018
Honoring Families Initiative Advisory Committee - Meeting
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Denver, Colorado
November 2017
A Convening on Summary Judgment and Dispositive Motions
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IAALS hosted a convening at the Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in November for a small group of judges, attorneys, and scholars from around the country focused on the current challenges of summary judgment and dispositive motions practice, and solutions designed to decrease cost and delay.
October 2017
From Ideation to Implementation
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What if in two days we could bring together leaders across North America to create paths that help close the justice gap through unbundled legal services? This conference brought together those dedicated to improving access to justice in order to have interactive exchanges that will lay the foundation for the creation of strategic plans for a broader implementation of unbundled legal services.
IAALS Board of Advisors - Meeting
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Denver, Colorado
6th Annual Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference
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As the institutions entrusted with educating lawyers, law schools are uniquely positioned to ensure that new lawyers are not only prepared to enter the profession, but also to serve clients. The 2017 Educating Tomorrow’s Lawyers Conference put clients front and center by exploring client needs; by showcasing lawyers, organizations, and others leading the way to improved delivery of legal services;
September 2017
Law Firm Council - Meeting
Denver, Colorado
Sharing Lessons Learned and a Vision for the Future
This one-day gathering brought together people interested in discussing and learning more about the history, launch, and lessons learned of COCD’s innovative service model for families transitioning during divorce or separation, and helped foster an engaging exchange of ideas about similar efforts around the country and the sharing of information and experiences regarding out-of-court models for d