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August 5, 2024
Reps. Scanlon and Fitzpatrick Introduce House Resolution to Recognize 50th Anniversary of LSC
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July 29, 2024
More than Half of Americans Mistakenly Think They Have a Right to an Attorney in All Civil Cases
July 25, 2023
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Judge David Tatel on LSC’s Beginnings and Access to Justice Today
Senior Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit David Tatel joins LSC President Ron Flagg to share his memories of the 1974 founding of the Legal Services Corporation, as well as his view on the roles of courts and lawyers in the advancement of access to justice on this episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice.”
July 25, 2023
Talk Justice: Episode Sixty-Three
Senior Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit David Tatel joins LSC President Ron Flagg to share his memories of the 1974 founding of the Legal Services Corporation, as well as his view on the roles of courts and lawyers in the advancement of access to justice on this episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice.”
July 24, 2023
LSC Estimates $3.3-$4.1 Billion to Provide Legal Representation in All Eviction Cases
LSC has calculated it would cost between $3.3 and $4.1 billion to provide legal representation to all low-income tenants facing eviction in the U.S.
July 20, 2023
Leaders from the Legal and Business Community Join LSC Forum on Increasing Access to Justice
Leaders from the business and legal communities will join the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in New York City on July 26 for a forum on increasing access to justice.
July 14, 2023
Proposed House FY 2024 Budget Would Devastate Access to Civil Legal Aid
This morning the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee released a proposed budget for FY 2024 that would have a devasting impact on civil legal aid throughout the United States
July 13, 2023
Legal Aid Society Seeks Advocacy Director
Kentucky Legal Aid Society Seeks Advocacy Director
July 11, 2023
Inland Counties Legal Services seeks Deputy Director of Litigation
ICLS is immediately seeking a Deputy Director of Litigation to manage and support litigation. The Deputy Director of Litigation will lead an exceptional team of legal advocates in providing legal assistance to qualified low-income persons in civil litigation in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Deputy Director will provide guidance and support to the Practice Group Directors and their teams. The Director of Litigation will regularly meet and consult with the Director of Operations, Director of Community Engagement and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure the litigation teams are meeting all compliance requirements and receiving the support from ICLS to meet the demands of their programs. The Director will work with the Practice Group Directors to identify systemic and impact litigation in both counties and that ICLS clients are receiving holistic legal services to resolve their economic, housing and protection needs. As an integral part of the senior executive team, this position will support and guide staff to ensure that ICLS operates in an efficient and productive manner. This position will develop new policies and procedures to ensure ICLS functions in conformity with all the State, Federal, Grantor requirements and legislative mandates. In addition, this position will be critical in ensuring ICLS implements the goals and priorities of the 5-year strategic plan. This position, along with the related Deputy Director positions may be appointed on a temporary basis to cover Executive Director absences.
July 11, 2023
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: How Civil Legal Aid Can Use Opioid Settlement Funds
Legal aid leaders discuss how their organizations acquired opioid settlement funds and the impactful legal services they are providing to those affected by opioid use disorder on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. LSC President Ron Flagg hosts the conversation with guests Helen Gratil, project director of the Arkansas legal aid partnership Beyond Opioids; Robert Johns, executive director of Legal Aid of the Bluegrass in Kentucky; and Betty Balli Torres, executive director of the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.
July 11, 2023
Talk Justice: Episode Sixty-Two
Legal leaders from Arkansas, Kentucky and Texas discuss how their organizations acquired opioid settlement funds and the impactful legal services they are providing to those affected by opioid use disorder on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast. A 2019 report from LSC’s Opioid Task Force describes the need for civil legal services in response to the opioid epidemic.
June 27, 2023
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Will AI Be Accessible?
Legal tech experts discuss how emerging tools that incorporate generative AI might fit into the future of accessible legal services on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Molly McDonough is joined by guests Jane Ribadeneyra, program analyst for technology at LSC, and Angela Tripp, director of the Michigan Legal Help Program which oversees MichiganLegalHelp.org.