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Brittany Kauffman CEO In these extraordinary times, we ground ourselves in the foundational principles of our justice system, and we recommit to advancing them. At IAALS, our work is built on these principles, and every day we strive to ensure that the …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications Editor's Note: Robert Southers, Director of the Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Center and Dispute Resolution Department in Ohio, is the recipient of the 2025 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, which …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications At IAALS, philanthropic support is essential to advancing our mission of building a more accessible, fair, and efficient legal system. As we continue to deepen our impact through research, convenings, and national …

Brittany Kauffman CEO We at IAALS are deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel L. Ritchie , one of the founders of IAALS, Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Denver, and a businessman, philanthropist, rancher, and leader in the Denver community.  …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, proudly announces Sam Walker , Executive in Residence, Office of the Colorado Attorney General, as the recipient of its …

Brittany Kauffman CEO As we begin 2025, IAALS is poised to make our biggest gains to date as we work to bring better access to our justice system for everyone. We have laid the groundwork for innovations across many states and sectors of our system—due in …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, announced today that it is awarding Robert Southers, Director of the Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Center and …

Ericka Byram Program Associate In November, IAALS held a two-day convening on Regulating AI in the Delivery of Consumer-Facing Legal Services , its fourth in a series of expert convenings designed to align industry leaders around strategies to unlock …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary Krista Jolivette Former IAALS Law Student Intern UPDATE: In the days following IAALS' publication of this post, on December 9, Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Peter Welch (D-VT) proposed a …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession Krista Jolivette Former IAALS Law Student Intern The regulatory sandbox model A regulatory sandbox is a policy tool through which organizations can offer and test new models or services to …

Krista Jolivette Former IAALS Law Student Intern Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession To expand access to legal services, the state of Arizona has implemented alternative business structures (ABS), business entities that include …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Advisors. These leaders have dedicated their …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Last month, Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida , wreaking havoc across the southeast United States. It then weakened to a tropical …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, announced today that it is giving its 2025 Rebuilding Justice Award to the executive committee and coordinating members of …

Brittany Kauffman CEO Over two hundred years ago, on September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution. Each year on this day, we celebrate Constitution Day and the establishment of our government and the …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary A Justice System Overdue for Innovation The modern era is defined by an accelerating pace of change—change that is increasingly complex and multifaceted. This environment necessitates proactive …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, released Unlocking Legal Regulation: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Launching and …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession February 2026 update: CJAU, i4J, and IAALS have launched a new U.S. Justice Worker Program Index . The index provides an overview of authorized programs and provides clarity to current and …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications IAALS is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award . The fifth annual award recognizes national innovators who have made significant impacts early in their …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Earlier this month, the Texas Supreme Court took a significant step toward improving access to justice by giving preliminary approval to two programs—licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access …