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Chief Justice Monica Márquez was appointed to the Colorado Supreme Court in 2010 by Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. She began her term as Chief Justice in July 2024. Before joining the Court, she served as Deputy Attorney General at the Colorado Attorney …

Elisa Marie Overall (known also as “Emo”), has dedicated her career to issues of equity, social justice, and inclusion. She has a decade of experience as a non-profit executive, organizational strategist, and advocate.  Overall became the first-ever …

Jordan Lewis is the Research and Data Assistant at IAALS. In this role, Jordan is responsible for providing data collection and analysis in support of projects across IAALS’ programmatic areas including legal education, civil justice reform, and family …

Justice Bacon was appointed to the New Mexico Supreme Court on January 25, 2019, after being recommended by a nonpartisan Judicial Nominating Commission. She took the oath of office on February 4, 2019. Prior to her appointment, Justice Bacon served as a …

Brett Busby was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas in 2019, confirmed unanimously by the Texas Senate, and elected to a full term in 2020. He previously practiced as an appellate litigator in Houston, served on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals and the …

Samira Nazem promotes the value of community resources and collaboration in her work with civil diversion programs to resolve disputes and reduce caseloads. She assists courts with the use of technology in process design and improvement; communications …

Miguel Willis is the Innovator in Residence at the Law School’s Future of the Profession Initiative (FPI). He concurrently serves as the Executive Director of Access to Justice Tech Fellows (A2J Tech Fellows), a national nonprofit organization that …

Profile of IAALS Founder Rebecca Love Kourlis …

Profile of IAALS Founder Charles C. Gates …

Profile of IAALS Founder John E. Moye …

Profile of IAALS Founder Daniel L. Ritchie …

Alicia Bannon is the director of the Judiciary Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, where she works to realize a fair and inclusive judicial system that protects fundamental rights, democratic values, and the rule of law. An experienced …

Hon. Victor Reyes (Ret.) served as a District Judge, From January 1999, through December 31, 2014, in the 10th Judicial District located in Pueblo, Colorado. He has presided over, Criminal, Civil, County Court Appeals, Probate, Domestic, Protection Order, …

Joe has practiced in the area of civil litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, for over 35 years. His focus has primarily been in the areas of insurance defense and insurance law. In addition to his work with insureds and insurers, Sullivan …

Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer became Chief Justice on July 1, 2024. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona, her J. D. magna cum laude, from Arizona State University Law School (now the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law), and a …

John M. Stewart is a shareholder in the firm of Gray Robinson. He focuses his practice on trust and estate litigation, mediation, and arbitration, and collaborates closely with clients, ensuring they are able to make well-informed decisions on how best to …

Janet Welch served as executive director of the State Bar of Michigan from 2007 to 2021. She has an extensive history of involvement in court and legal profession reform. Early in her legal career, she was the reporter for Michigan’s 21st Century Courts …

Rohan Pavuluri is the volunteer Board Chair of Upsolve, one of America's leading resources helping low-income and working-class families overcome financial distress. Pavuluri served as CEO of Upsolve until May 2022. He graduated from Harvard College in …

Mr. Lund focuses his practice on challenging litigation and trial work throughout the West. With a 30-year jury trial record that is both extensive and successful, he has earned his place as a go-to attorney for clients with high-stakes cases. Mr. Lund …

Louisa Heiny is the associate dean for academic affairs and a professor in the S.J. Quinney College of Law, where she teaches evidence, legal writing for judicial clerks, and judicial process. She also teaches and advises in the Academic Support Program …