These implementation tools were developed by IAALS to support real change on the ground. Each guide is designed to provide the information necessary to help judges, lawyers, court administrators, and others to understand the problems facing our system and the people who use it—and to make improvements that will increase access and bolster public trust and confidence.
As a part of our Public Trust and Confidence work, we solicited papers from thought leaders across the country, asking them to explore what low public confidence in the legal system means and how concerned Americans should be about its potential effects. The writers gave us three thoughtful, and often conflicting, answers.
For Becky Kourlis, justice for all isn’t simply a phrase we repeat as Americans, it is a calling to a higher principle that must be preserved and protected. Before she retires in September 2019, your gift in her honor will help ensure that IAALS can continue its important work within the legal system into the future.
Celebrating Rebecca Love Kourlis and her legacy, the Pass the Gavel Dinner also extended a warm Colorado welcome to incoming Executive Director Scott Bales as he began the next chapter of IAALS. September 14, …
This webinar explored the practical impacts of the one-year Civil Justice Initiative Pilot Project (CJIPP) in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida (Miami-Dade) based on Recommendation 7 of the CCJ Civil Justice Improvements Committee : …
This webinar highlighted the expedited processes for discovery and dispositive motions recommended by the Conference of Chief Justices Civil Justice Improvements Committee and the corresponding rules and case management techniques that can make this …
The Cable Center 2000 Buchtel Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80210 6:00 pm - Cocktails 7:00 pm - Dinner On Thursday, April 25, 2019, we held our annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, which recognizes individuals who exemplify the spirit of innovation and …
Arizona has long been a leader in civil justice reform, and the state once again has taken the lead in today’s national civil justice reform movement. In 2015, Arizona established a Committee to make recommendations for transforming Arizona’s court …
Lawyers, judges, and clients have been consistent in their call for new lawyers who can hit the ground running. Call it what you like—practice-ready, client-ready, or just plain ready—the charge is clear. But what are the competencies, skills, …
Our 7th Annual Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers Conference was held November 1-2, 2018, in Denver, Colorado. Our topic this year covered Phase II of our Foundations for Practice project. Legal education Legal profession 7th Annual Educating Tomorrow's Lawyers …
