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November 17, 2008
Four Groups Create Online Resource to Provide Information for Disaster Victims
August 14, 2023
2023 Disaster Relief Grants Awarded to Legal Aid Organizations
Recipients will use LSC funding to increase the range and quality of legal services available to disaster survivors.
August 14, 2023
Legal Services Corporation Awards $19.8M to Support Legal Aid Response to Natural Disasters
LSC announced today that it is awarding $19.8 million to 14 legal aid organizations to support the delivery of legal services to low-income people impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods and severe storms that occurred in 2022.
August 08, 2023
Talk Justice: Episode Sixty-Four
Guests from Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) join Cat Moon to discuss creating the nation’s first Innovation Lab housed in a civil legal aid organization on the latest episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.
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.