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March 24, 2020
Judy Perry-Martinez, ABA President | Remarks at Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) Disaster Task Force held an event marking the release of its report on Wednesday, March 4 at the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Task Force Report offers recommendations on how legal services providers can collaborate with outside partners to help vulnerable communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. These are remarks by ABA President Judy Perry Martinez.
Judy Perry-Martinez, ABA President | Remarks at Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
Judy Perry-Martinez, ABA President | Remarks at Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
March 24, 2020
Robert Malionek | Remarks | Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) Disaster Task Force held an event marking the release of its report on Wednesday, March 4 at the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Task Force Report offers recommendations on how legal services providers can collaborate with outside partners to help vulnerable communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. These are remarks by Robert Malionek, a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP and a task force member.Robert Malionek | Remarks | Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
March 24, 2020
“Continuity of Operations Planning and the Courts.” | Panel | New Orleans
This is a panel from the event titled, “Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning and the Courts.” Having a COOP plan in place helps ensure that courts can perform essential functions even when normal operations are affected by a disaster or emergency. The panelists included former New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, now of Counsel at Latham & Watkins LLP and co-chair of the task force; Dana M. Douglas, Magistrate, United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; Chief Justice Nathan Hecht of the Texas Supreme Court and Justice John L. Weimer of the Louisiana Supreme Court. LSC Board Vice Chair Father Pius Pietrzyk moderated the discussion.“Continuity of Operations Planning and the Courts.” | Panel | New Orleans
March 24, 2020
Dean Madeleine Landrieu of Loyola University | Remarks | Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) Disaster Task Force held an event marking the release of its report on Wednesday, March 4 at the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Task Force Report offers recommendations on how legal services providers can collaborate with outside partners to help vulnerable communities prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. These are remarks by Dean Madeleine Landrieu of Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.Dean Madeleine Landrieu of Loyola University | Remarks | Disaster Task Force Report Release | New Orleans
March 24, 2020
Pro Bono Innovation Fund
LSC requests $5 million for the Pro Bono Innovation Fund (PBIF)—the same amount LSC has requested for the past seven years. Currently, the Pro Bono program is funded at $4.5 million.Pro Bono Innovation Fund
March 24, 2020
Fiscal Responsibility
For the first time in almost a decade, LSC is requesting an increase in the Management Grants Oversight (MGO) budget for FY 2021. Since 2015, LSC has covered its current MGO expenses with a combination of appropriated funds and funds carried over from prior years. LSC projects that we will come close to exhausting our carryover funds by the end of FY 2021 without an increased congressional appropriation. In addition, as funding for Basic Field grants increases, we require additional resources to conduct proper oversight and accountability of the grants LSC awards to our 132 grantees. As a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars, we have an obligation to maintain a robust oversight program.Fiscal Responsibility
March 24, 2020
Loan Repayment Assistance Program
LSC requests $2 million for the Herbert S. Garten Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) for FY 2021—the same amount LSC has requested for the past three years. Currently, the LRAP program is funded at $1.5 million.Loan Repayment Assistance Program
March 24, 2020
Office of Inspector General
For FY 2021, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) is requesting $5.6 million to continue providing comprehensive and effective oversight of the federal funds Congress provides to LSC. The OIG contributes to LSC’s mission success by providing decision-makers with objective audits, investigations, and reviews aimed at strengthening governance and accountability and enhancing performance in LSC’s and grant recipients’ programs and operations.Office of Inspector General
March 24, 2020
Legal Services By Jurisdiction
The above map includes data on the services provided by LSC’s 132 grantees in 2018 in every state and territory. The figures for the special populations (veterans, seniors, domestic violence survivors) represent the estimated number of people served in the household.Legal Services by Jurisdiction