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Spring always brings warmer weather and a feeling of optimism. As we near our 20th anniversary celebration later this month and look to IAALS’ future and the future of our justice system, we feel that optimism at IAALS. Elisa “Emo” Overall, the 2026 Alli Gerkman Legal Visionary Award recipient who will be honored at the Annual Rebuilding Justice Award Dinner, recently shared more about her passion for access to justice, representing system users, and what it means to receive this award. You will quickly see what an energetic and dedicated leader Emo is.
IAALS founder Rebecca Love Kourlis wrote about what makes IAALS uniquely qualified to respond to the current issues facing the justice system. IAALS has remained an unwavering force of innovation since 2006. The challenges facing us have changed, but our dedication to fixing them has not.
Two decades of convening leaders and experts to build solutions that improve our civil justice system doesn’t happen without countless supporters standing behind us. Join us in celebrating those who got us here and help lead what comes next in civil justice reform.
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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NATIONAL JUSTICE WORKER PROGRAM INDEX RELAUNCHED
IAALS, Innovation for Justice, and Community Justice Advocates of Utah have relaunched an expanded version of the U.S. Justice Worker Program Index, a comprehensive national resource mapping how “Community-Based Justice Worker” programs are structured, authorized, and implemented. |
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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:
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- March 16: “Reimagining the Divorce Process” from Rosenthal Law & Mediation
- March 18: “Colorado policy could shield AI from complaints regarding unauthorized practice of law” in the ABA Journal
- March 19: “LSC ‘Talk Justice’ podcast discusses ‘Listening Tour’ initiative” in LegalNews
- March 26: “Is AI Practicing Law? Colorado Takes a Different Approach” in FamilyLLB
- March 30: “Uncovering the hidden dangers of DIY divorce (and what to do instead)” from WIBC 93.1 FM
- March 31: “2026 Top Women awardee Brittany Kauffman, CEO, IAALS” in Law Week Colorado
- March 31: “Understanding The Missouri Plan: A continued model for the nation” from the Missouri Bar
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