2021
Trial Lawyers: The Palladium of Access to Justice
By Paul Mark Sandler – July 23, 2021
The women of ancient Rome have much to teach us about the importance of courage when facing fearful odds.
A Mediation Story about Access to Justice
By John M. Barkett – July 23, 2021
A personal tale shows the good things that can happen when we make an effort to provide justice for all.
A Toolbox for Mediation with LGBTQIA+ Litigants
By Emory S. Robertson and Shelly L. Skeen – July 23, 2021
While some members of the LGBTQIA+ community are willing to litigate matters in open court, others opt to forgo the legal system altogether because the risks are simply too great.
John Minor Wisdom Award Given to Two Extraordinarily Deserving Recipients
By Hon. Nancy Atlas – July 23, 2021
Recipients of the Wisdom Awards have made outstanding contributions to the quality of justice in their communities.
Limited-Scope Representation: Preparing for the COVID-19 Influx of Cases
By Dalton Courson – March 25, 2021
There is great potential that courts will be overwhelmed with eviction and foreclosure matters.
Confronting Mounting Case Backlogs Using Creative Strategies and Virtual Jury Trial Technology
By Mitchell A. Chester – March 25, 2021
Now is a good time to ponder the ethical implications of failing to include virtual jury trials and other creative strategies in the list of powerful advocacy and case management tools available as the pandemic rages on.
Summit Panel Recap: Practical Tips for Post-Pandemic Trials—Hybrid Jury Trials
By Benjamin Perkel – March 25, 2021
While civil jury trials are likely to proceed primarily virtually in the imminent future due to public health concerns, it is anticipated that a hybrid jury trial model will take their place as 2021 proceeds.