Follow IAALS, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/iaals Mon, 16 May 2022 10:30:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy8G6ouhkwjo9aXKMm36c-X IAALS has announced that CEO David Yellen has accepted the position of dean at the University of Miami School of Law. IAALS will now undertake a full strategic assessment over the summer on how best to address pressing issues in the legal system and legal profession.]]> Thu, 12 May 2022 14:40:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgy8G6ouhkwjo9aXKMm36c-X https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgynLuWpJsurFJ8v71dCn6bG Last week, IAALS gathered with our partners and friends for our 14th Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner. We were thrilled to welcome people back in person after three years to celebrate this year’s honorees, as well as recognize our collective efforts to build a more accessible, fair, and efficient civil justice system.]]> Thu, 05 May 2022 16:02:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgynLuWpJsurFJ8v71dCn6bG https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxUOnOIQdznyfnNuMIJyU22 This year, the ABA marks Law Day 2022 with the theme of "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change." Today, we should reflect on the shortcomings of our justice system and worry about the threats to democracy and the rule of law. But we should also celebrate the strides that have been made and the promise ahead.]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 20:18:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxUOnOIQdznyfnNuMIJyU22 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxJol0uPzklwQSngkwrdsok In February, IAALS and its partners, including the National Conference of Bar Presidents, continued the Redesigning Legal Speaker Series with a panel exploring the role of state bars in regulatory reform.]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:35:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxJol0uPzklwQSngkwrdsok https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzMNl6HqqoLqAVLTsI7B9NX A new project will help standardize a new tier of legal professionals nationally. Allied legal professionals—similar to nurse practitioners—hold a key to bringing more accessible and affordable legal help where it is needed most. IAALS seeks to facilitate the adoption of allied legal professional programs around the country and assist states in making informed decisions on how to structure these efforts.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:27:07 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzMNl6HqqoLqAVLTsI7B9NX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyUC_gcSp_zt93hDS9njgCr The challenges we face continue to upend our lives. But we cannot go back, so instead we must forge a better future. Our work in 2021, as described in our Annual Report, has moved the needle and opened new doors for those in need of justice.]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:30:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyUC_gcSp_zt93hDS9njgCr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyT6ObdnBNc7msGk81fO-bN IAALS is thrilled to announce that Dan Rodriguez, former dean and current Howard Washington Professor of Law of Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, will join the organization as our scholar-in-residence for two weeks this April, with ongoing collaboration on our projects.]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:52:46 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyT6ObdnBNc7msGk81fO-bN https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxS9mB8-JCQU-GrEXdXG_66 In 2021, Minnesota implemented a legal paraprofessional program to provide increased access to justice for a broader range of low- and modest-income individuals. So far, there are multiple signs that these paraprofessionals bring positive change to the profession.]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:46:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxS9mB8-JCQU-GrEXdXG_66 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgx0i0rQ7ZUKAzHgrmwRGUK6 Our final two Paths to Justice events, focused on racial justice, brought together diverse perspectives and partners to engage in a dialogue around inequities in our civil justice system and how it relates to public trust and confidence. IAALS has published two issue papers highlighting outcomes and key takeaways for the paths forward.]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:42:24 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgx0i0rQ7ZUKAzHgrmwRGUK6 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwjKpDjCJ5iat3hDS9njgCr IAALS is awarding Rohan Pavuluri, CEO and co-founder of Upsolve, the second annual Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award. “IAALS is thrilled to present Rohan with this award, recognizing his efforts to shake up the status quo and push the boundaries of our justice system,” said David Yellen, CEO of IAALS.]]> Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:17:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwjKpDjCJ5iat3hDS9njgCr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgybL7fBPAhzyYMOI2eu70Rg Recent data reflects dramatic changes in incoming state court cases and case processing since the pandemic’s onset, providing a unique perspective into the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives, their evolving justice needs, and the cases that are brought to our state courts for resolution. And, new civil filings data from IAALS is forthcoming.]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:41:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgybL7fBPAhzyYMOI2eu70Rg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwtEiNE9ILK29aXKMm36c-X Over the past several years, IAALS has designed resources to improve legal education and legal hiring; challenged the legal community to examine its licensure practices; and promoted a justice system that meets the demands of everyday people by clearing regulatory obstacles to innovation, development, and collaboration. And this work is just getting started.]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:09:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgwtEiNE9ILK29aXKMm36c-X https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzaqh6YqkvCfSuZukmJ4mr4 In Utah, victims of domestic violence and stalking who cannot afford or otherwise don’t want to hire a lawyer are now able to seek the help of victim advocates. These advocates are permitted to provide certain legal advice, which was solely the purview of lawyers before the state's regulatory sandbox opened.]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:47:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzaqh6YqkvCfSuZukmJ4mr4 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxv8L7sTwd6y0QqW5gBv7mX Last month, a bill was introduced in the Colorado Senate that would make text-message reminders to criminal and juvenile defendants required by law. More and more, courts are embracing technology as a way of keeping people navigating the justice system up to date.]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:05:50 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxv8L7sTwd6y0QqW5gBv7mX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyTHaizbUp65u4DA87rvhPr After a year of collaboration and innovation, IAALS Board of Advisors member Andrew Arruda has completed his term as our first entrepreneur-in-residence. We are deeply grateful to Arruda for his tireless work and invaluable expertise over this past year—and for everything he’s done to move our mission forward.]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:58:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyTHaizbUp65u4DA87rvhPr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxmX2l6c3GD1f9M7fKGWt0o Earlier this month, IAALS submitted several comments in support of a proposed paraprofessional licensing program in California. Under the proposed plan, paraprofessionals would be thoroughly qualified for the job by completing the rigorous requirements for licensure. IAALS refutes the assertion that paraprofessionals would pose a risk to consumers.]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:42:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxmX2l6c3GD1f9M7fKGWt0o https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzJ46w39zEHFDErtZyObPkc In December, IAALS and its partners continued the Redesigning Legal Speaker Series with a panel exploring the opportunities being created by regulatory innovation for legal education.]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 17:27:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgzJ46w39zEHFDErtZyObPkc https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgz09XrK48JxrSuZukmJ4mr4 This comment was submitted to the State Bar of California in support of the proposed Paraprofessional Program, which would authorize paraprofessionals to provide legal advice in areas such as family, consumer debt, landlord/tenant, employment/income, and collateral criminal cases, as well as represent parties in court (excluding jury trials).]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:08:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgz09XrK48JxrSuZukmJ4mr4 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyVMutIMVYoFFhGNgNo2_0q Special masters can provide adjunct services to free up time for judges and court administrators—which has become crucial in the wake of the pandemic. But most people have very little experience with special masters or understanding of what they do. Think “Swiss army knife.”]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:41:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgyVMutIMVYoFFhGNgNo2_0q https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxmIhZbFu7z2kQqW5gBv7mX The second two Paths to Justice convenings and webinars, focused on access to justice, brought together diverse perspectives and partners to discuss how we utilize key data from our US Justice Needs survey to drive action and system improvement, followed by an issue paper highlighting outcomes and key takeaways.]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:22:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/mqxuL6hIVgxmIhZbFu7z2kQqW5gBv7mX