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August 26, 2025

Talk Justice: Episode 112

Twenty years after the disaster, a Louisiana lawyer tells how Hurricane Katrina changed civil legal services forever on Talk Justice. Southeast Louisiana Legal Services is the largest nonprofit civil legal aid provider in the state, serving 22 parishes from seven offices, with the largest office in New Orleans.
August 13, 2025

John Levi Addresses ABA House of Delegates 2025

At the 2025 American Bar Association House of Delegates meeting, LSC Chair John G. Levi highlighted the vast justice gap confronting low-income Americans and shared how LSC and its partners are working to close it.
August 12, 2025

Talk Justice: Episode 111

Corporate counsels discuss the private sector’s role in expanding access to civil legal services for Americans who cannot afford an attorney on Talk Justice. This conversation was recorded at LSC’s Detroit forum on July 15. The guests discuss how collaboration, innovation and leadership are key to expanding access to justice, and how private businesses can contribute to efforts to provide civil legal assistance for everyday Americans.
July 22, 2025

Talk Justice: Episode 111

Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on Talk Justice. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of attorney and advance directives are common for aging Americans, and seniors are often targeted for scams and fraud. These legal crises can exacerbate other stressors, such as rising housing costs and medical issues that can undermine seniors’ safety, stability and ability to age in their home with dignity and autonomy.
July 15, 2025

House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes 46% Cut to LSC Funding

The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee included $300 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) today in their proposed Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation. This represents a 46% cut from LSC’s FY 2025 funding level of $560 million.
July 10, 2025

Legal Services Corporation to Host Detroit Forum Focused on Housing Stability

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will host a Detroit forum on July 15 highlighting ongoing efforts to expand access to civil legal services in Michigan, with a particular emphasis on local housing initiatives. The forum will take place at the DoubleTree Suites, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET. It will also be livestreamed on LSC’s YouTube page.