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At the heart of IAALS’ mission are people. Whether you are seeking justice or working tirelessly to deliver it, our work is focused on making that journey more accessible, more effective, and more human-centered.
In recent months, that commitment has taken on renewed urgency. Judge Jeremy Fogel recently shared an important perspective on the increasing attacks on judges and court staff, and I look forward to speaking with him on the importance of the rule of law next week at the National Association for Court Management conference. If we want to preserve public trust in our institutions, we must stand behind those who uphold them every day.
At the same time, we continue advancing practical solutions to expand access. In this issue, our experts examine Colorado’s new non-prosecution policy, which deprioritizes criminal prosecution of unauthorized practice of law in certain cases involving technology-enabled tools—a significant step toward responsibly broadening access while maintaining consumer safeguards.
We are also just weeks away from our 20th Anniversary Forum on Innovation and Impact and Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner. In this landmark year, we are doing what is fundamental to our work and impact—convening leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and move from conversation to action.
The future of civil justice will be shaped by those who show up to do the work. Join us in April and be a part of what comes next.
BRITTANY KAUFFMAN, CEO
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Be sure to read all of the news and updates from IAALS on our website.
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Join Us for IAALS’ 20th Anniversary
Throughout the year, we’ll bring together leaders and partners to reflect on progress, recognize leadership, and help shape what justice must look like in the decades ahead.
Details and ticket information for our upcoming 20th anniversary events:
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This series is open to all judges seeking to become catalysts for positive change in the legal system. Click here for more details on the entire series, each individual webinar, and to register for any/all today!
NEXT UP IN THE SERIES:
Collaborative Leadership: Building Coalitions for Innovation
May 13, 2026
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UPCOMING EVENTS, EXTERNAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND ATTENDANCE:
- March 15: NCJFCJ Board Meeting (Minneapolis—Kauffman)
- March 16-17: NACM Mid-Year (Albuquerque—Kauffman)
- April 14-17: NALP 2026 (Hollywood, FL—Cornett)
- April 22: Board of Advisors Reunion Dinner (Denver)
- April 23: IAALS and the Future of Civil Justice: A Forum on Innovation and Impact (Denver)
- April 23: Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner (Denver)
- April 24: Board of Advisors Meeting (Denver)
- May 6: Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (Denver—Bednarz)
- May 13-16: Equal Justice Conference (Charlotte—Kauffman)
- May 20: Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (Denver—Bednarz)
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- February: “Blurring the Lines: Multidisciplinary Practice Challenges for CPA Firms” in The CPA Journal
- Feb. 12: “Colorado commission leader on how ‘Listening Tour’ improves justice across the state” from Legal Services Corporation
- Feb. 17: “Colorado Supreme Court Welcomes New Justice” from the Colorado Judicial Branch
- Feb. 17: “Gov. Jared Polis announces Susan Blanco as new Colorado Supreme Court justice” in CBS News
- Feb. 20: “CPA + Law Firm Rules, Risks, and Evolving Landscape” in the Bressler Risk Blog
- Feb. 24: “Erosion of public confidence in courts spurs group from former state supreme court judges” in the ABA Journal
- Feb. 26: “Podcast discusses ‘Listening Tour’ initiative” in LegalNews
Noteworthy
- Feb. 1: “Update on A2J in Indiana, including work being done at IU Maurer Law (357)” in Legal Evolution
- Feb. 4: “House Bill No. 441: Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute” from the Virginia General Assembly
- March: “From foundation funding to academic capitalism: Organizational strategies for interdisciplinary sustainability” in ScienceDirect
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