Conference / Forum

Champions of Justice Events

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:56:19 +0000

Champions of Justice Events sierra-chacona… Wed, 08/13/2025 - 15:56

October 20, 2025 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm •

Denver, CO

Join LSC, in partnership with Colorado Legal Services and Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado, in Denver to learn about the efforts of local legal aid organizations to increase meaningful access to civil legal aid.

Attend the Champions of Justice Events

Immediately following, raise a glass to celebrate 100 years of Colorado Legal Services and honor the people advancing access to justice across the state.

Advanced registration is required by Friday, October 10, 2025 (or sooner if capacity is reached).

Both events are free to attend.

Where to Attend

Monday, October 20, 2025

Grand Hyatt Denver

1750 Welton St, Denver, CO 80202

Program

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. MST | Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Reception Celebrating 100 Years of Colorado Legal Services
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. MST

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LSC's 26th Innovations in Technology Conference

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:35:09 +0000

LSC's 26th Innovations in Technology Conference sierra-chacona… Fri, 06/20/2025 - 13:35

January 28, 2026 | 8:30am - January 30, 2026 | 12:30pm •

San Antonio, TX

Conference / Forum

Explore cutting-edge legal technology and innovation at the LSC's 25th Innovations Technology Conference. Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops designed to shape the future of legal aid. Don't miss out – register in September.

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The ��˶��'s 2026 Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) is taking place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, TX, from January 28–30, 2026.

The conference will explore cutting-edge technology projects that are revolutionizing access to justice and enhancing the provision of high-quality legal help for low-income individuals. LSC anticipates having between 700-800 attendees, including legal aid advocates, legal technologists, court self-help staff, pro bono coordinators, private attorneys, law school students and professors, and law librarians.

Attendees come from all over the United States, U.S. territories, and other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Registration is now open.

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Registration Type	Before Oct. 15	After Oct. 15
ITC26 Attendee	$775	$875
Speaker	$625	$700
Group (5+)	$725	$825

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Forum on Increasing Access to Justice & Champions of Justice Reception

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:41:59 +0000

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice & Champions of Justice Reception sierra-chacona… Wed, 05/14/2025 - 12:41

July 15, 2025 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm •

Detroit, MI

Conference / Forum

Attend the Forum on Increasing Access to Justice & Champions of Justice Reception. Join LSC, in partnership with Lakeshore Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Michigan Advocacy Program, and Michigan Indian Legal Services, in Detroit to learn about the efforts of local legal aid organizations to increase meaningful access to civil legal aid.

Attend the Forum on Increasing Access to Justice & Champions of Justice Reception

Join LSC, in partnership with Lakeshore Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Michigan Advocacy Program, and Michigan Indian Legal Services, in Detroit to learn about the efforts of local legal aid organizations to increase meaningful access to civil legal aid.

After the forum, join us to raise a glass to thank volunteers from around the state who are protecting the promise of justice for all.

Advance registration is required by Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Both events are free to attend.

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

525 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

3:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET | Doors at 2:30 p.m.

Livestream Forum

Champions of Justice Reception

Comerica Gridiron Club Level 2 at Ford Field

2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET

In-Person

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Equal Access to Justice: A Forum on Why Legal Aid Matters More than Ever

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:13:28 +0000

Equal Access to Justice: A Forum on Why Legal Aid Matters More than Ever sierra-chacona… Tue, 03/11/2025 - 16:13

April 08, 2025 • 9:00am - 12:00pm •

Washington, D.C.

Conference / Forum

Join LSC as we bring together an influential group of voices to discuss the justice gap and the future of civil legal aid. This conversation will explore the impact of legal aid for millions of Americans, and what can be done to ensure fairness in our justice system for all.

Attend the Forum

Join LSC as we bring together an influential group of voices to discuss the economic impact of civil legal aid and what it means for American workers and families.

Attend the Forum

101 Constitution

101 Constitution Avenue NW, Second Floor

Washington, DC 20001

10:00am - 12:00pm

Refreshments and check-in beginning at 9:00am

Call to action

Livestream on YouTube

In-Person

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Justice for All: A Reception Celebrating the Essential Role of Civil Legal Aid in America

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:02:20 +0000

Justice for All: A Reception Celebrating the Essential Role of Civil Legal Aid in America sierra-chacona… Tue, 03/11/2025 - 16:02

April 07, 2025 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm •

Washington, D.C.

Conference / Forum

Join LSC for an evening at the Supreme Court of the United States (located at 1 First Street NE) as we celebrate our nation’s commitment to equal justice.

Join the Justice for All Reception

Join LSC for an evening at the Supreme Court of the United States (located at 1 First Street NE) as we celebrate our nation’s commitment to equal justice. This event will underscore the vital role of civil legal aid in ensuring fairness for all Americans, regardless of income.

Advanced registration is required and non-transferrable. Participants will need to show government-issued photo ID to enter. Contact updates@lsc.gov with any questions.

Attend the Reception

Supreme Court of the United States

6:00pm – 8:00pm

*Doors open at 5:30pm

1 First Street NE

Washington, D.C. 20543

In-Person

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Forum on Disaster Legal Services & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception | January 27, 2025 | Tampa, FL

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 21:33:15 +0000

Forum on Disaster Legal Services & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception | January 27, 2025 | Tampa, FL sierra-chacona… Tue, 12/10/2024 - 16:33

January 27, 2025 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm •

Tampa, FL

Conference / Forum

Attend the Forum on Disaster Legal Services & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception

Join LSC, in partnership with Bay Area Legal Services, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Florida Rural Legal Services, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Legal Services of North Florida, and Three Rivers Legal Services in downtown Tampa to learn about how local legal aid organizations prepare for and respond to disasters. Local leaders will share efforts to improve meaningful access to civil legal aid throughout Florida. Speakers to be announced in January. After the forum, join us to raise a glass to thank volunteers from around the state who are protecting the promise of justice for all.

Advance registration is required by Friday, January 24, 2025.

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center

3:30pm – 5:30pm

Embassy Suites Downtown Tampa

513 South Florida Avenue

Tampa, FL 33602

Pro Bon Service Awards Reception

Foley & Lardner LLP

100 North Tampa Street
Suite 2700
Tampa, FL 33602

6:00pm – 8:00pm

In-Person

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Increasing Access to Justice Forum & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception | October 28, 2024 | Atlanta, GA

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:54:11 +0000

Increasing Access to Justice Forum & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception | October 28, 2024 | Atlanta, GA sierra-chacona… Fri, 09/27/2024 - 15:54

October 28, 2024 • 3:00pm - 7:30pm •

Atlanta, GA

Conference / Forum

Join LSC, Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program in downtown Atlanta to learn about the civil legal challenges that Georgians’ face—issues impacting family safety, economic security and housing stability.

Attend the Forum on Increasing Access to Justice Forum & Pro Bono Service Awards Reception

Join LSC, Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program in downtown Atlanta to learn about the civil legal challenges that Georgians’ face—issues impacting family safety, economic security and housing stability. Local leaders will share efforts to improve meaningful access to civil legal aid for people who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel. Speakers to be announced in October. After the forum, stay for a reception and raise a glass to thank volunteers from around the state who are protecting the promise of justice for all.

Registration is now closed. Please direct any questions or cancellations to updates@lsc.gov.

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

Georgia State Bar

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

State Bar of Georgia Conference Center

104 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 100

Atlanta, GA 30303

Pro Bono Service Awards Reception

Ventanas Atlanta

5:30-7:30 p.m.

275 Baker Street

Atlanta, GA 30313

In-Person

Topics

LSC50

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Protecting the Promise: Forum on Closing the Justice Gap Through Innovation and Collaboration

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:15:55 +0000

Protecting the Promise: Forum on Closing the Justice Gap Through Innovation and Collaboration sierra-chacona… Tue, 08/27/2024 - 00:15

September 17, 2024 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm •

Stanford, CA

Conference / Forum

Join us for the 'Closing the Justice Gap through Innovation and Collaboration' event hosted by LSC. Explore groundbreaking solutions and collaborative strategies aimed at enhancing legal services and access to justice. Discover how innovative approaches are bridging the justice gap and shaping the future of legal aid. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of transformative change in the legal field.

Join LSC's Forum on Closing the Justice Gap

Since our country's founding, America has struggled to realize the promise etched onto the Supreme Court building of "equal justice for all." Today, technological innovation and collaborative community support are two of the hallmarks in bridging the "Justice Gap." Join us for this free forum, part of a series recognizing the ��˶��’s 50^thanniversary, educating attendees about the justice gap, offering insights into solutions, and serving as a call-to-action for how each of us can play a role in making our nation's founding promise a reality.

This hybrid event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended.

Time

September 17, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM: Program
5:00 - 6:30 PM: Reception
Doors open at 3:00 PM

Location

Stanford Law School, Room 290
Crown Quadrangle
559 Nathan Abbott Way
Stanford, CA 94044

Program

Time (in PST)	Agenda
3:30 pm	Brief welcome and introductory remarks Nora Freeman Engstrom, Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Co-Director, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession
3:32 pm	Welcome Remarks John Levi, Chair, ��˶�� Board of Directors
3:32 pm	Opening Remarks Kate Adams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Apple
3:45 pm	Panel discussion: Increasing support for legal aid Ron Flagg, President, ��˶�� (moderator) Claire Solot, Legal Services Funder Network Margaret Hagan, Executive Director, Legal Design Lab, Stanford Law School Genevieve Richardson, Executive Director, Bay Area Legal Aid
4:25 pm	Presentation: Filing Fairness: Innovating ways to close the justice gap David Freeman Engstrom, LSVF Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Co-Director, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession
4:50 pm	Closing Remarks Ron Flagg, President, ��˶��
5:00 pm	Reception

Hosts

Faculty Sponsors

David Freeman Engstrom, LSVF Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Co-Director, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession
Nora Freeman Engstrom, Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law, Stanford Law School; Co-Director, Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession
Margaret Hagan, Executive Director, Legal Design Lab

Event Co-Chairs

Kate Adams, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Apple
Alexis Amezcua, Partner, Morrison Foerster
Colin Murray, North America Chief Executive Officer,
Baker McKenzie

Host Committee

Dan Clivner, Partner, Sidley Austin
Max Eisenberg, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, Versant Ventures
Kate Fritz, Partner, Fenwick West
Wendy Lazerson, Partner, Sidley Austin
Josh Meltzer, Managing Counsel for Education Affairs and Governance, University of California Office of the President
Alex Miller, Senior Advisor, Visa
Steve Neal, Chairman Emeritus, Cooley LLP
John F. Schultz, Chief Operating Officer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hon. Tom Smegal, Retired, Smegal Law

Questions?

Email programs@law.stanford.edu.

Accessibility

If you require disability-related accommodation, contact Sheila Sanchez at disability.access@stanford.edu at least 7 business days in advance of the event.

In-Person

Topics

Technology

State or Territory

California

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Championing Justice Forum & Reception | July 23, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:09 +0000

Championing Justice Forum & Reception | July 23, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN sierra-chacona… Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:13

July 23, 2024 • 2:30pm - 8:00pm •

Minneapolis, MN

Conference / Forum

Join us on July 23, 2024, in Minneapolis, MN, for a forum on increasing access to justice. Celebrate 50th years of progress with LSC. Learn, engage, and network at this pivotal event shaping the future of legal aid.

You're Invited

Join us for two special events, featuring Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson and other leaders of the local access justice community. Learn about Minnesotans’ consumer debt burden, additional issues impacting family and housing stability, and local experiments to improve meaningful access to civil legal aid where it is needed most. Stay for a reception celebrating individuals and organizations—from Red Lake to Ramsey Counties—who are protecting the promise of justice for all.

Call to action

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall

2:30-5:30 p.m.

Champions of Justice Reception

Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Hotel

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Featured Speakers:
Rachel Albertson, Justice North Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, Minnesota House of Representatives John Buhta, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Jim Chosy, U.S. Bancorp Katy Drahos, Fredrikson & Byron Jenna Finn, Anishinabe Legal Services Ron Flagg, ��˶�� Ivan Fong, Medtronic	Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, Minnesota Supreme Court John Levi, ��˶�� Board of Directors Jim Long, Maslon LLP Kim Miller, LSS Financial Counseling: A service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Laurie Mikva, ��˶�� Board of Directors Cody Nelson, Anishinabe Legal Services Dori Rapaport, Justice North ...and more to be announced

Presented in partnership with local LSC grantees:

Anishinabe Legal Services
Central Minnesota Legal Services
Justice North
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Hybrid

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LSC's 25th Innovations in Technology Conference

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 14 May 2024 15:43:41 +0000

LSC's 25th Innovations in Technology Conference sierra-chacona… Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:43

January 13, 2025 | 8:30am - January 15, 2025 | 12:30pm •

Phoenix, AZ

Conference / Forum

Explore cutting-edge legal technology and innovation at the LSC's 25th Innovations & Technology Conference. Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops designed to shape the future of legal aid. Don't miss out – register in September.

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The ��˶��'s 2025 Innovations in Technology Conference took place in Phoenix, AZ, from January 13-15, 2025. Hundreds of technologists, legal aid advocates, court personnel, law school professors, pro bono coordinators, and other professionals gathered to explore cutting-edge technology projects that are revolutionizing access to justice and enhancing the provision of high-quality legal representation for low-income individuals. For more information on the conference, please click here.

#LSCITC

Livestream the Conference

AI Summit Pre-Conference

The ��˶�� (LSC) and Kristen Sonday, co-founder of Paladin, co-hosted an AI Summit for Legal Aid on Sunday, January 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The 5-hour Summit featured inspiring speakers and breakout sessions, including panels, hands-on workshops, and advanced technology demos. Learn more about the AI Summit.

Meet our Keynote Speaker - Afua Bruce

Afua Bruce is the author of The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World. She’s a leading public interest technologist whose career spans government, non-profit, private, and academic sectors. Afua is the Principal of the ANB Advisory Group, a consulting firm that supports organizations in developing, implementing, or funding responsible data and technology solutions. Before founding ANB Advisory Group, Afua held senior science and technology roles at the White House, the FBI, and IBM. Afua was honored with a statue in the If/Then Exhibit highlighting women in STEM, which was displayed in the Smithsonian. Afua holds a degree in Computer Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

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Conference Program

The two-and-a-half-day conference features inspiring speakers and break-out sessions, including workshops, hands-on demos and affinity groups. To view the conference agenda, please click here.

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The Innovations in Technology Conference grew out of LSC's Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) Program, which seeks to expand access to justice by promoting technological innovations in legal services delivery and pro se assistance. The conference brings together technologists, legal aid advocates, court personnel, law school professors, pro bono coordinators, and other professionals to showcase technology projects and tools being implemented across the country and internationally to promote access to justice and high-quality legal representation for low-income people. The conference also provides an opportunity to network with a community of colleagues and to cultivate project ideas that could lead to future TIG awards.

Learn ��˶�� the TIG Program

Professionals from every arm of the legal aid field attend the ITC:

Legal aid advocates
Legal technologists
Court self-help staff
Pro bono coordinators
Private attorneys
Law school students and professors
Document assembly developers and project managers
Law librarians
Anyone with an interest in how to use technology in the delivery of legal services

Session topics cover a range of issues on how technology can increase access to justice, including:

tools to improve limited scope or self-representation for those persons whom legal aid organizations are not able to represent fully;
improving the efficiency and effectiveness of access, triage, and intake;
encouraging and supporting pro bono;
cutting edge technology developments for legal services using artificial intelligence;
delivering legal services remotely to hard-to-reach populations;
providing legal services staff and pro bono advocates with better litigation and case development support; and
improving management and internal operations in legal aid offices, including how organizations can meet LSC's new performance criteria around technology.

See session information, videos, and materials from past conferences.

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LSC's 26th Innovations in Technology Conference

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Forum on Increasing Access to Justice & Champions of Justice Reception

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Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

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Equal Access to Justice: A Forum on Why Legal Aid Matters More than Ever

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Justice for All: A Reception Celebrating the Essential Role of Civil Legal Aid in America

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Championing Justice Forum & Reception | July 23, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN

Forum on Increasing Access to Justice

Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall

2:30-5:30 p.m.

Champions of Justice Reception

Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Hotel

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Rachel Albertson, Justice North

Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn, Minnesota House of Representatives

John Buhta, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services

Jim Chosy, U.S. Bancorp

Katy Drahos, Fredrikson & Byron

Jenna Finn, Anishinabe Legal Services

Ron Flagg, ���˶���

Ivan Fong, Medtronic

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, Minnesota Supreme Court

John Levi, ���˶��� Board of Directors

Jim Long, Maslon LLP

Kim Miller, LSS Financial Counseling: A service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Laurie Mikva, ���˶��� Board of Directors

Cody Nelson, Anishinabe Legal Services

Dori Rapaport, Justice North

...and more to be announced

Presented in partnership with local LSC grantees:

LSC's 25th Innovations in Technology Conference

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AI Summit Pre-Conference

Meet our Keynote Speaker - Afua Bruce

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Ron Flagg, ��˶��

John Levi, ��˶�� Board of Directors

Laurie Mikva, ��˶�� Board of Directors

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