Follow IAALS, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/iaals Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:14:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwWA4z04bXsIQaB2UxGNFpJ In April, the Colorado Access to Justice Commission released a strategic vision report, which outlines its two-year plan to advance access to justice throughout the state.]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:12:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwWA4z04bXsIQaB2UxGNFpJ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxVkcYCYEJV8uGkz6RCC25z IAALS' new report analyzes the evolving role of courts in resolving cases and the factors impacting future filings, providing courts with the necessary data for planning, policymaking, and reform efforts.]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:31:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxVkcYCYEJV8uGkz6RCC25z https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxuvARXhVVvKIMOI2eu70Rg This year, the American Bar Association is celebrating Law Day with the theme “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.” These sentiments are at the heart of IAALS—what we do, how we do it, and why this work is so critical.]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 18:44:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxuvARXhVVvKIMOI2eu70Rg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxQP7oSTn8_K-Gkz6RCC25z Last week, IAALS gathered with partners and friends for our 15th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, celebrating the year’s awardees and recognizing our collective efforts to build a more inclusive justice system.]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:57:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxQP7oSTn8_K-Gkz6RCC25z https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgypM8X0_ouSGagzzHWHxDTV IAALS’ Lawyers Council is a new national group of law firms and businesses, whose members engage in IAALS’ process while also providing insight into their experiences in the justice system to inform our work.]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:20:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgypM8X0_ouSGagzzHWHxDTV https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyInKO0BMW_Eem6srrLMsqK A new report from the NCSC and IAALS highlights how enforcing court rules that require expedited actions can improve fairness, cost, and efficiency in the civil justice system while also relieving case backlogs exacerbated by the pandemic.]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:47:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyInKO0BMW_Eem6srrLMsqK https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxbRorW_3Q59wC0qH-r7xlT The Colorado Supreme Court has approved a program to license a new tier of legal service providers, who will be able to practice in certain types of family law matters such as divorce, custody, and protection orders.]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:18:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxbRorW_3Q59wC0qH-r7xlT https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwcQVV1oFHqOIvmyuk5fxzE The North Carolina Justice for All Project, created in 2020 to expand access to justice through regulatory reform, is a testament to the power of advocacy and the potential for individuals to drive change.]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:16:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwcQVV1oFHqOIvmyuk5fxzE https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyL3qkdTzCT-CRFMxTa8z4W Representatives of the Denver Law Firm Coalition for Racial Equity recently sat down to discuss the coalition's efforts to date, what lies ahead this year, and how IAALS has played an integral role in this important work.]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:24:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyL3qkdTzCT-CRFMxTa8z4W https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgw_S99BCFlj7FLv-B9hV9S2 Over the course of its history, IAALS has sparked undeniable momentum to change the status quo. Read more about our work to reshape our justice system in our 2022 Annual Report.]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:28:16 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgw_S99BCFlj7FLv-B9hV9S2 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgznZIqF8BZzWlT72x6uxjiK In Ontario, paralegals have established themselves to be competent legal service providers in many practice areas and are now entrenched in the legal services landscape. Here's what the United States can learn from our experience.]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:58:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgznZIqF8BZzWlT72x6uxjiK https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzVTnwrJZjS2ofjc6hd5eWF In January, the inaugural Legal Paraprofessional Summit brought together active and future legal paraprofessionals, as well as leaders from a number of states, to learn about the different components of each state’s ALP program and the steps Arizona took to create its program.]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:20:01 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzVTnwrJZjS2ofjc6hd5eWF https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzbHY2AliaaSclTP0vptTFR Design Your Law Practice: Using Design Thinking to Get Next Level Results is a one-stop resource for law firm owners to learn the basics of design thinking and prepare them to immediately apply these approaches to their own practices.]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:45:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzbHY2AliaaSclTP0vptTFR https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy0VO-QC8N5rPdczOo_8W9B Harassment, threats, and attacks targeting judges pose dangers not just to judges' safety, but to the rule of law. Across the country, leaders are speaking out on this critical issue.]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:52:52 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy0VO-QC8N5rPdczOo_8W9B https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxwdutr7z3fOoeLGixeGJZp Allied legal professional programs have the potential to diversify the legal services market and create more cost-effective legal service models, and they should be created as an important part of a broader legal service ecosystem.]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:27:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxwdutr7z3fOoeLGixeGJZp https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzPX1myDkpedFw3HFUzDTIP Judge Jeremy Fogel discusses access to justice, IAALS' key strengths, and the traits he admires in others. Trusted partners are key to IAALS' process, and we're excited to showcase their passion and expertise.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:03:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzPX1myDkpedFw3HFUzDTIP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyH1EmhGd54ikQqW5gBv7mX IAALS is awarding Ariadna M. Godreau-Aubert, founder and executive director of Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, the third annual Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award. "Ariadna’s vision for a better justice system, and her efforts on the ground to turn this vision into reality, is an inspiration for us all," said Brittany Kauffman, IAALS CEO.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:55:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyH1EmhGd54ikQqW5gBv7mX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzm7mwze2uyv-9WSSr4-0sP Natalie Knowlton, Zack DeMeola, and several other friends of IAALS made the ABA Journal's 2023 Class of Legal Rebels, recognizing their efforts to push the legal system and profession forward.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:29:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzm7mwze2uyv-9WSSr4-0sP https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxDna8VUyXUURtLdxSOwF-n IAALS has promoted Michael Houlberg to director of special projects; joining IAALS are Jessica Bednarz as director of legal services and the profession along with Kirk Jones as senior director of operations.]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:06:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxDna8VUyXUURtLdxSOwF-n https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyiKjW43QtzcwaB2UxGNFpJ Jim Sandman discusses access to justice, why IAALS' work is essential, and the one thing he can't live without. Trusted partners are key to IAALS' process, and we're excited to showcase their passion and expertise.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:09:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyiKjW43QtzcwaB2UxGNFpJ