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| Message from our CEO |
At IAALS, we believe in the power of people coming together—in times of challenge and celebration alike—to uphold and advance the rule of law. In my latest message below, I reflect on the growing threats to our justice system and the collective responsibility we share to protect its promise. When we stand together, progress is possible.
That spirit of unity was on full display at our recent Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, where we honored trailblazers who are rebuilding justice—not just in theory, but in the tangible, measurable, human-centered work of making the system more fair and more accessible for everyone. I invite you to read more in this newsletter about this inspiring evening—including a Q&A with this year’s Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Awardee, Robby Southers—and the momentum all our honorees are driving toward a more just and accessible legal system.
Brittany Kauffman, CEO
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| Updates from IAALS |
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| When the Rule of Law Is Under Attack, We Must Stand Together: Today, the promise of our justice system is under siege. We face unprecedented attacks on the judiciary, attacks that aren’t just political, but fundamental. Collective action is needed not only to defend the rule of law, but to improve our justice system for all. |
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IAALS and the Duke Center on Law & Tech are hosting a free three-part webinar series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, unauthorized practice of law (UPL), and access to justice. The series will examine how AI-driven legal tools are transforming the delivery of legal services, the challenges posed by UPL restrictions, and opportunities for regulatory reform.
April 30
Navigating Legal Services Markets, Innovation, and UPL
Speakers: Sonja Ebron, Andrew Perlman, Scheree Gilchrist
May 22
UPL Functions & Regulations in the Era of AI
Speakers: Jim Sandman, Natalie Anne Knowlton, Lois R. Lupica, Quinten Steenhuis
June 5
Paths Forward: A Phased Approach to Regulating AI in Consumer-Facing Legal Tools
Speakers: Lucy Ricca, Jessica Bednarz, Brian Oten, Jessica Yates
Click here for more details and to register for one or all webinars!
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Upcoming Events, External Speaking Engagements, and Attendance :- April 26-29: Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Conference on Clinical Education (Baltimore—Cornett)
- April 29: Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB) Board Meeting/Convening (Denver—Kauffman)
- May 9: Arkansas Access to Justice Commission Leadership Meeting (Little Rock—Bednarz)
- May 14-17: Equal Justice Conference (San Francisco—Kauffman, Bednarz)
- May 21: IAALS Lawyers Council Meeting (Denver)
- May 22-25: Law and Society Association Annual Meeting (Chicago—Kauffman, Cornett)
- May 28-31: Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Conference (New Orleans—Houlberg, Byram)
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