A Debate on Nonlawyer Participation, Part I: Stephen Younger Warns that Nonlawyer Ownership Is Not the Solution to the Justice Gap

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Author's Note: the views and opinions presented here reflect those of Stephen Younger's essay on regulatory reform and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the author or IAALS. Part II in this series explores the other side of this… MORE

Reflecting on 2022 and Setting the Stage for Impact in 2023

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When I joined IAALS in 2012, I knew I was joining an organization that was critical to solving the toughest problems in the American legal system. Over time, I have come to understand much more about the scope of those problems, as well as the… MORE

A Debate on Nonlawyer Participation Part II: Ralph Baxter Explores the State Bar Obligation to Improve Access to Justice

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Author's Note: the views and opinions presented here reflect those of Ralph Baxter’s essay on regulatory reform and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the author or IAALS. Part 1 in this series explores the other side of this… MORE

NCSC Survey Reveals Continued Declining Trust in Courts, Support for Remote Hearings

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In October 2022, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) commissioned its ninth State of State Courts survey of one thousand registered voters to gauge levels of public trust and confidence in our judiciary and broader institutions. Results… MORE

Q&A with Jim Sandman, Chair of IAALS' Executive Committee

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Editor's Note: James (Jim) Sandman, president emeritus of the Legal Services Corporation, is chair of IAALS' board of advisors and executive committee. Trusted partners are key to IAALS' process, and we're excited to showcase their passion and… MORE

IAALS Promotes One, Welcomes Two as Momentum Builds in 2023

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IAALS is pleased to announce a promotion and new hires who will bring their leadership and years of expertise to our team. Former manager Michael Houlberg has been promoted to director of special projects, and Jessica Bednarz has joined IAALS as… MORE

Several IAALS Alumni and Friends Named 2023 Legal Rebels

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Since 2009, the ABA Journal has recognized lawyers who are pushing the legal profession forward, whether that’s by leveraging technology, improving systems, or imagining new ways of practicing law. Last week, it was announced that several friends of… MORE

Q&A with Judge Jeremy Fogel, Member of IAALS' Executive Committee

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Editor's Note: Judge Jeremy Fogel, executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute, is a member of IAALS' board of advisors and executive committee. Trusted partners are key to IAALS' process, and we're excited to showcase their passion and… MORE

Ariadna M. Godreau-Aubert Named 2023 Recipient of IAALS’ Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award

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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, announced today that it is awarding Ariadna M. Godreau-Aubert, founder and executive director of Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, the third annual Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award. The… MORE

Allied Legal Professionals and the Legal Service Ecosystem

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In November 2022, IAALS hosted a convening of subject-matter experts to review and provide feedback on its report, The Landscape of Allied Legal Professional Programs in the United States, prior to publication. Paraprofessionals, court leadership,… MORE