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 representation a “crisis.” It is well… MORE
Ericka Byram (Welsh) is a program associate at IAALS. In this role, she supports IAALS’ work across its programmatic areas, including civil justice reform, family justice reform, the judiciary, and legal education and the profession.Byram joined… MORE
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 “in democracies… MORE
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 groundbreaking and achievable solutions that will clear a… MORE
Geneva Heffernan is a student pursuing a JD at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Heffernan interned with IAALS during her 2L year, from fall 2023 to spring 2024, and supported a variety of projects.Heffernan graduated summa cum laude… MORE
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 these hundreds of thousands of divorces, over 70 percent of them involve at least one… MORE
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 justice for all a reality for everyone.With a diverse… MORE
Wesley Hassler, Esq. is a 2003 graduate from Golden Gate University School of Law, with honors, and is licensed in Colorado and California. Mr. Hassler is also a Colorado licensed realtor. Mr. Hassler started his legal career at the Law Offices of… MORE
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 offices in Colorado: one in Colorado… MORE