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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 …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Alicia Mitchell-Mercer COO, Frontline Justice Co-Founder, North Carolina Justice for All Project On January 4, 2024, the North Carolina Justice for All Project (JFAP) filed a First Amendment lawsuit against …

Cayley Balser Professor of Practice and Service Area Impact Lead, Innovation for Justice, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Stacy Rupprecht Jane Director, Innovation for Justice, …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession Tom Gordon Executive Director, Responsive Law At its December 15, 2023, meeting, the Texas Access to Justice Commission invited members of the bar and the public to share comments on the report …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations Zachary Willis Director of Communications IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, announced today that it is awarding Eduardo Gonzalez , Program Officer for Civil …

Brittany Kauffman CEO In the fall of 2021, IAALS launched a virtual summit series, Paths to Justice , to underscore not only the challenges of the moment but also the substantial opportunities for systemic change. The series was comprised of multiple …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations An important addition to the national access to justice landscape, the Above the Line Network (ATLN) has launched today to tackle the daunting challenges that middle-class Americans face when …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects January is Child-Centered Divorce Awareness Month, highlighting the impact that divorce can have on children and emphasizing the need for a more child-centric approach to the separation process. This month …

Brittany Kauffman CEO As we jump into 2024, IAALS is profoundly grateful for the unwavering dedication and support of our partners and colleagues. We’re inspired by the remarkable people working alongside us to create transformative change in our civil …

Linda Odermott Member, Oregon State Bar Committee of Paralegal Assessors This month, Oregon will join an increasing number of states licensing paralegals and other legal professionals who are not attorneys to provide discrete legal services in family and …