Legal Aid of North Carolina recently took a pioneering leap forward with the establishment of its groundbreaking Innovation Lab—a dedicated hub committed to revolutionizing access to justice. This visionary initiative marks a significant stride in providing human-centered, collaborative, and transformative legal services. The Innovation Lab envisions projects that go beyond traditional legal frameworks, embracing a […]
Advocacy
CourtHouse News: UPL Lawsuit in North Carolina
In North Carolina, a groundbreaking lawsuit is challenging the barriers that prevent paralegals from offering basic legal advice, spotlighting a crucial access to justice issue. Filed by seasoned paralegals Morag Black Polaski and Shawana Almendarez, alongside the North Carolina Justice For All Project, this legal action confronts state restrictions that infringe on First Amendment rights […]
JTA’s Support of Legal Consumers Featured in The Recorder
JTA founding members came out strong in support of the work underway in California to develop informed policymaking so that more people can access legal help. Erin Levine, CEO of Hello Divorce and Camila Lopez, CEO of People Clerk, commented on pending action by the state’s Bar Association and legislature that would prohibit continued exploration […]