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Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager On June 25, IAALS and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law co-hosted a virtual discussion with William Henderson , Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and ABA …

Natalie Anne Knowlton Advisor on Regulatory Innovation In May 2020, the California State Bar Board of Trustees authorized the formation of the Closing the Justice Gap (CTJG) Working Group to explore further the recommendations of the Task Force on Access …

Zachariah DeMeola Former Director of Legal Education and the Legal Profession Andrew Arruda CEO, Automate Medical Former Entrepreneur-in-Residence, IAALS Momentum for regulatory reform continues to build this summer, as states across the country move …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, announced today that Scott Bales , its Executive …

Scott Bales Former Executive Director Justified outrage over the killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans is prompting overdue efforts to address police brutality and other law enforcement practices impacting communities of color. But the legacy …

Brooke Meyer Former Manager For the second year in a row, Ohio is on track to make significant amendments to its Rules of Civil Procedure and to pilot a second civil justice case management reform project. Ohio’s rule amendments parallel the 2015 …

Zachariah DeMeola Former Director of Legal Education and the Legal Profession Natalie Anne Knowlton Advisor on Regulatory Innovation The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police has sparked protests across the country, as people call for a …

Jordan M. Singer Consultant, IAALS Professor of Law, New England Law | Boston The 2018 election season saw several efforts to remove a judge from office based on a single controversial ruling. In Alaska, Superior Court Judge Michael Corey lost his bid for …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS research uncovers critical areas that shape levels of trust in the legal system and what drives public perceptions and attitudes.  IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Earlier this month, the Civil Justice Council in England and Wales  published a report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on civil court users. Like the rest of the world, these two countries have had to …

Brittany Kauffman CEO As the whole country grapples with reopening, our federal courts continue their own efforts to respond in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 24, 2020, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts distributed Federal …

Lynnea Louison Hutton Former Senior Director of Operations Many people might view the courts and the legal system as something distant that has little effect on our personal lives. And that may be true—until you need it. And then when you need it, you …

Natalie Anne Knowlton Advisor on Regulatory Innovation The reform of lawyer and legal services regulation is a topic of growing interest in states across America, and a new report out of England and Wales contributes to the momentum around new frameworks …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled us into a much more virtual world. As companies and schools have clamored to move online and continue operations, so too has the American justice system. State and federal …

Logan Cornett Director of Research Legal Education & Licensure In March, Law School Transparency published LST’s 2025 Vision: A Modern Blueprint for Change , which outlines plans and proposals for law schools to become more accessible, affordable, and …

Scott Bales Former Executive Director Our mission at IAALS is forging innovative and practical solutions to problems within the American legal system. Like others, we have been forced to assess how our work and other aspects of our lives are impacted by …

Brittany Kauffman CEO This month, The Pew Charitable Trusts released a new report that looks at trends in debt collection lawsuits in the United States and suggests steps that courts can take to modernize our state civil justice system and ensure access …

Logan Cornett Director of Research Legal Education & Licensure Last year, IAALS surveyed members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) as part of a broader research effort exploring public trust and confidence in the legal system. The ABOTA …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS announces new project to help courts more quickly resolve the anticipated wave of business interruption insurance cases stemming from COVID-19-related closures and losses. IAALS , the …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Earlier this year, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) published Unifying Juvenile and Family Matters in Marion County , a set of recommendations for the redesign of the Marion Superior …