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Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri
A2JC Executive Director Reena Shah Joins Podcast to Discuss AI and Access to Justice
Maryland has about 40,000 lawyers. Roughly half a percent of them work in civil legal aid. Add more lawyers, and you still hit a ceiling, because every…
MSBA and A2JC Join Governor to Call on Attorneys to Defend Due Process in Immigration Cases
In a joint op-ed for The Daily Record, Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Access to Justice Commission Chair Erek L. Barron, and Maryland State Bar Association…
New Guidance on Civil Fee Waivers to Improve Court Access
Access to justice should not depend on a person’s ability to pay. Yet for many court users, filing fees and other litigation costs can create significant…
Legal Services Corporation’s Annual Report Highlights Work Across the Country
We’re excited to share the Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) newly released Annual Report, highlighting the important work of LSC and its grantees…
Celebrating Leadership in Access to Justice: 2026 Maryland 500 Honorees
The Maryland Access to Justice Commission is thrilled to announce and congratulate our current and recent Commissioners and staff who have been named to…
Save the Date: AI & A2J Summit—Learning and Innovating Together
Save the Date: AI & A2J Summit — Learning and Innovating Together When: Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Where: The Meeting…
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