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Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is proud to announce the launch of People-Centered Legal Regulation: Grassroots Engagement with …

Ericka Byram Program Associate Utah’s regulatory sandbox, which celebrates its fourth birthday this month, may soon welcome a new participant: a group of social workers helping people navigate debt issues. Utah State University’s (USU) Transforming …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager July is Disability Pride Month , a reminder of the importance of ensuring that our justice system is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of ability. Too many Americans have limited access …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications Editor's Note: Eduardo Gonzalez, Program Officer for Civil Justice at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, is the recipient of the 2024 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, which recognizes innovators who have …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations Results will inform new recommendations for state-level judicial performance evaluation designed to benefit both judges and the public they serve.  IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary In recent weeks, events surrounding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito have prompted many discussions about when judges should recuse themselves from certain cases. Recusal is typically called for …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession Roya Samarghandi Associate Director of Advocacy, Innovation, & Training, The Chicago Bar Foundation In April, the Wall Street Journal highlighted an alarming trend : the increasing number of …

Wes Hassler Owner, Hassler Law Firm, LLC My name is Wesley Hassler of Hassler Law Firm, LLC, and I am thrilled to be at the forefront of supporting Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) in my state. I have been practicing law for 20 years. I have two …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager IAALS is thrilled to welcome Ericka Byram and Courtney Petersen to our team as program associates. Byram and Petersen bring extensive experience to our projects and a strong dedication to making …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Geneva Heffernan Former Law Student Intern, IAALS Every year, there are roughly two million marriages in the United States. On the opposite end, there are between 600,000 and 900,000 divorces each year; out of …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Last Thursday, IAALS gathered with partners and friends for our 16th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner , celebrating the year’s awardees and everyone who works with us to jumpstart the …

Brittany Kauffman CEO Law Day is commemorated every May 1 to celebrate the rule of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. This year, the American Bar Association (ABA) has chosen the theme of “Voices of Democracy” to recognize that …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects From the early days of this country’s existence, portions of the population have been unable to afford legal services. Today, that portion of individuals is so substantial that we accurately call this lack of …

Brittany Kauffman CEO The world at large is constantly evolving, and so must our civil justice system. IAALS is uniquely positioned to bring that change. Our nonpartisan, independent approach cuts through the noise that consumes our modern society and …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager In November, Oregon made history by becoming the first U.S. state to implement a non-exam, performance-based pathway to legal licensure through a program called Supervised Practice Portfolio …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Last year, IAALS welcomed six new members to our board of advisors . One of those new members is Sonja Ebron , who brings to IAALS an unparalleled dedication to access to justice with a unique …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Last year, IAALS welcomed six new members to our board of advisors . One of those new members is Stacey Marz , a visionary who recognizes the potential of technology in democratizing justice. Her …

Brittany Kauffman CEO Arati Prabhakar, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), recently referred to artificial intelligence (AI) as “one of the most consequential technologies of our times.” While AI is not new, we have …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Going through divorce is often a turbulent time for families, particularly when children are involved. However, parents, practitioners, and courts can adopt more mindful approaches that prioritize children’s …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, and the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), today announced a new joint project— Foundations 2.0 —designed to provide a …