DC Access to Justice Commission
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We and @CCE_for_DC thank @CMBrookePinto and @CMCharlesAllen for helping us strengthen the District's probate system through some technical amendments today.
So grateful to @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @brianneknadeau @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMCharlesAllen @CMWendellFelder @dccouncilbudget
ATJ Initiative forms the fabric of our civil justice system says legal leaders @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
CC: @DCBarFoundation @DCChildrensLaw @DCBarProBono @TzedekDC
@councilofdc prioritizes the ATJ Initiative because it is a good investment @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
The ATJ Initiative helps RESOLVE housing disputes and avoid court proceedings @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @ CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
3/3 You must watch this testimony to hear how the ATJ Initiative literally saves lives - @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @ CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
2/2 @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @ CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
1/2 What is at stake if ATJ funding is not restored. CC: @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc @CM_McDuffie @robertwhite_dc @CMCHenderson @CMnadeauOffice @CMBrookePinto @CMFrumin @ CMLewisGeorgeW4 @CMZParker5 @CMcharlesallen @CMWendellFelder
Great news about one of our Commissioners, Prof. Jessica Steinberg.
We’re excited to share big news from the GW Law Clinics! Dean Carmia Caesar has stepped into the role of Clinic Director. Additionally, Professor Jessica Steinberg will serve as Faculty Director of the Clinics. Learn more here: law.gwu.edu/gw-law-announc…
We are incredibly grateful to @councilofdc for this support.
Also related, but @ChmnMendelson has restored full funding for the Access to Justice initiative, which offers grants to legal aid groups to offer free attorneys for low-income residents on civil matters. Bowser had proposed slashing funding (and has in the past).
Excellent article. This also demonstrates the importance of ensuring that free, legal help to assist DC residents at this type of risk is available through public and private funding of legal organizations @LegalAidDC @DCChildrensLaw @DCBarFoundation
All of this is detailed in a new story for @51stnews, with valuable assistance from @Spotlight4DC. Clearly DC Water should be paid, but advocates say tenants with no control over the bills shouldn't be victims when it doesn't happen. 51st.news/dc-building-re…
The Council Budget Work Session is still going... we thank @CMLewisGeorgeW4 for mentioning the $100K transfer to support Access to Justice!
We are grateful to hear @councilofdc discussing Access to Justice as a Council-wide priority... learn more about the impact and value of ATJ here
