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Krista Jolivette Former IAALS Law Student Intern Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession To expand access to legal services, the state of Arizona has implemented alternative business structures (ABS), business entities that include …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Advisors. These leaders have dedicated their …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager Last month, Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida , wreaking havoc across the southeast United States. It then weakened to a tropical …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, announced today that it is giving its 2025 Rebuilding Justice Award to the executive committee and coordinating members of …

Brittany K.T. Kauffman CEO Over two hundred years ago, on September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the United States Constitution. Each year on this day, we celebrate Constitution Day and the establishment of our government and …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary A Justice System Overdue for Innovation The modern era is defined by an accelerating pace of change—change that is increasingly complex and multifaceted. This environment necessitates proactive …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, released Unlocking Legal Regulation: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for Launching and …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession February 2026 update: CJAU, i4J, and IAALS have launched a new U.S. Justice Worker Program Index . The index provides an overview of authorized programs and provides clarity to current and …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications IAALS is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award . The fifth annual award recognizes national innovators who have made significant impacts early in their …

Michael Houlberg Director of Special Projects Earlier this month, the Texas Supreme Court took a significant step toward improving access to justice by giving preliminary approval to two programs—licensed legal paraprofessionals and licensed court-access …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, is proud to announce the launch of People-Centered Legal Regulation: Grassroots Engagement with …

Ericka Byram Program Associate Utah’s regulatory sandbox, which celebrates its fourth birthday this month, may soon welcome a new participant: a group of social workers helping people navigate debt issues. Utah State University’s (USU) Transforming …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager July is Disability Pride Month , a reminder of the importance of ensuring that our justice system is inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of ability. Too many Americans have limited access …

Zachary Willis Director of Communications Editor's Note: Eduardo Gonzalez, Program Officer for Civil Justice at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, is the recipient of the 2024 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award, which recognizes innovators who have …

Kelsey Montague Director of Marketing and Public Relations Results will inform new recommendations for state-level judicial performance evaluation designed to benefit both judges and the public they serve.  IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the …

Danielle Kalil Director of Civil Justice and the Judiciary In recent weeks, events surrounding U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito have prompted many discussions about when judges should recuse themselves from certain cases. Recusal is typically called for …

Jessica Bednarz Director of Legal Services and the Profession Roya Samarghandi Associate Director of Advocacy, Innovation, & Training, The Chicago Bar Foundation In April, the Wall Street Journal highlighted an alarming trend : the increasing number of …

Wes Hassler Owner, Hassler Law Firm, LLC 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 …

Maddie Hosack Former Communications and Marketing Manager 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 …

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 …