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 to justice—including Americans with disabilities. For example, despite the
Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System
The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) is an organization focused on improving the American legal system to make it more accessible, efficient, and people-centered. It conducts research, develops projects, and publishes resources aimed at reforming civil justice, family justice, the judiciary, legal education, and the legal profession. IAALS emphasizes innovation in court processes, judicial leadership, and legal regulation to better serve the public and adapt to modern challenges. Its work includes promoting judicial performance evaluation, simplifying court procedures, and exploring new pathways for legal licensure. IAALS also convenes leaders and offers practical guidance to foster systemic change in the justice system.
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A Conversation with Eduardo Gonzalez, 2024 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award Recipient
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 made significant impacts early in their legal…
Survey Reveals How Judges Would Improve the Ways They Are Evaluated
Justice Alito and the Importance of Judicial Recusal
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 when a judge has interests, beliefs, or opinions about the case at…
The Hidden Struggle: The Middle Class Struggles to Afford Legal Help
In April, the Wall Street Journal highlighted an alarming trend: the increasing number of calls to 211 emergency helplines by those struggling to afford basic needs. This trend reflects a disconnect between favorable economic indicators, such as low unemployment…
The Role Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals Can Play in Colorado Law Firms
By Wes Hassler
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…
New Program Associates Expand IAALS’ Expertise and Capabilities
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…
Simplifying Divorce with Informal Domestic Relations Trials
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…
IAALS’ Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner Celebrates the Power of People
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 path to…
Law Day 2024: Shared Voices, Stronger Solutions
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…