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John Montgomery Former Communications Coordinator Heather Buchanan Former IAALS Intern The American legal system is in the midst of a transformation. As compared to our historical notions in America of litigants being represented by an attorney in every …

Natalie Anne Knowlton Advisor on Regulatory Innovation Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects This time last year, the Court Compass project team was in Boston, Massachusetts, wrapping up the prototype test of the first Court Compass design …

Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our staff, partners, and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors. …

Laura Storovich When I first considered getting divorced, I knew that it was going to be difficult emotionally. We had young children, I was going through chemotherapy, and my ex-husband did not want to get divorced. What I did not know, however, was just …

Logan Cornett Director of Research Legal Education & Licensure James Swearingen Former Research Analyst People frequently associate research with a handful of methods, such as surveys or measuring differences over time or between groups—that is to say, …

Janet Drobinske Senior Executive Legal Assistant “ I just found out about this and I need to come. I NEED to come. This matters. Thank you .” This was an emailed response to our invitation to a Court Compass Design Sprint Workshop in Boston, MA earlier …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Zachariah DeMeola Former Director of Legal Education and the Legal Profession Our courts face a crisis of access. In a majority of family cases—divorce or separation, and custody issues—at least one party is …

Zachariah DeMeola Former Director of Legal Education and the Legal Profession According to IAALS’ Foundations for Practice project, legal employers and current practitioners believe that, to be successful, new attorneys right out of law school must do …

Brittany Kauffman CEO Judges and attorneys from across the country point to dispositive motions as a critical area for reform. When used appropriately, these motions can make civil litigation more efficient, saving the court and the litigants time and …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects The percentage of self-represented litigants in many state family courts is substantial. The recent Landscape of Domestic Relations Cases in State Courts study found that in the majority of domestic relations …

Brittany Kauffman CEO For the fifth year in a row, the National Center for State Courts has conducted a comprehensive public opinion survey to gauge the level of public trust and confidence in the state courts. The State of the State Courts survey …

Alli Gerkman Former Senior Director Over the last year, my colleagues and I have traveled around the country talking with legal employers about what they value in new lawyers and how they hire new lawyers. I don’t have to tell you that those two …

Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our partners and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors.  Every …

Brittany Kauffman CEO The National Center for State Courts recently released an “ explainer video ” for courts to use as a resource when educating the public about the role of our state courts. "Courts play a vital role in protecting people's rights," …

Brittany Kauffman CEO Over the past two years, IAALS has been collaborating with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) on a  three-year project  to support the modernization and transformation of civil litigation in our state courts. One of the key …

Rebecca Love Kourlis Founding Executive Director, IAALS IAALS simply would not be what it is without the support of our partners and friends. They are essential to our efforts and hail from a wide range of backgrounds, viewpoints, and sectors.  Every …

John Montgomery Former Communications Coordinator Many courts across the country struggle with overburdened staff and inefficient processes. However,  those within the judiciary are now turning to technology to make their courts more efficient and narrow …

John Montgomery Former Communications Coordinator At IAALS, much of our work centers around increasing access to civil justice—especially for those who are navigating our legal system without the assistance of a lawyer. As more and more litigants …

Laila Robbins Research & Program Associate, Brennan Center for Justice State courts, where 95 percent of all cases are filed, are powerful. Their decisions can have profound effects on our rights and our lives—from whether Massachusetts officials can …

John Montgomery Former Communications Coordinator IAALS’ Foundations for Practice project has defined the foundation that new lawyers need to succeed—based on responses from over 24,000 lawyers around the country—and it continues to change the foundation …