News & Updates

Over the last 20 years, IAALS has played a critical role in ensuring the judiciary is qualified, impartial, and trusted by the public it serves.

At an IAALS judicial webinar, court leaders learned how to use data to evaluate the impact of their initiatives.

At an ATLN webinar, lawyers and innovators learned how nonprofit and sliding scale law firm models can benefit communities.

ATLN and people-centered legal providers serving those across the income scale can collaborate, share innovative models, and partner toward our shared goals.

Through nationwide collaboration, IAALS developed a messaging framework that organizations can adapt while reinforcing a shared narrative about civil justice.

IAALS' work on Allied Legal Professional programs across the country is providing paralegals with a clear legal path to independent practice.

The WSBA built dedicated innovation capacity directly into its staffing structure to move ideas into implementation.

IAALS' evaluation includes the social and economic value generated through Utah’s Sandbox program during its first three years of operation.

Mary-Margaret Pingree describes how IAALS' research and recommendations provided guidance for Utah when updating their judicial performance evaluation.

Over the past 20 years, IAALS has built a national reputation as an independent force behind civil justice transformation. Read more about our impact in our 2025 Annual Report.

Elisa “Emo” Overall discusses her passion for access to justice, representing system users, and what it means to receive the Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award.

Over the past 20 years, IAALS has built a national reputation for advancing bold, practical solutions across our justice system by cutting through division with data and dialogue.

The award showcases innovators, risk takers, visionaries, and emerging leaders who bring a unique perspective to the improvement of our justice system.

In 2025, IAALS connected experts and leaders to help build innovative solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing our justice system.

The Uncomplicated Courts Initiative provides a national blueprint to simplify high-volume court processes, integrate legal help, and build people-centered systems.

At IAALS' recent judicial webinar, judges stressed how critical communication and persistence are for judges trying to innovate in their courts.

Insights from A Blueprint for Judicial Innovation lay out how judges can be catalysts for change in their courts.

IAALS and the Berkeley Judicial Institute today released A Blueprint for Judicial Innovation, which offers concrete guidance for judges who are ready to drive people-centered reform across our justice system.

Logan Cornett and Ericka Byram gave presentations at the International Access to Justice Forum on expanding community participation in research and AI.

The Above the Line Network has launched the ATLN Hub, a new website that provides an online home for the growing community of leaders working together to make legal services more affordable for everyday people.