@MSBFDirector

Executive Director of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, Advocate for Access to Justice, Love my job, reading, triathlons, hiking and being a mom.

Joined February 2019
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Hosted a legal services roundtable w/ @lssc_mi @MAdvocacyP to discuss the resources available to SE Michigan residents, share stories of community members who've received support, & educate residents on options for legal aid.
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Jennifer Bentley retweeted
Legal Services Corp.@LSCtweets7 Jun 2023
Legal aid plays an important role in creating financial stability that “forms the foundation of a resilient middle class and healthy consumers,” according to a letter signed by more than 200 general counsel from the largest U.S. corporations. Learn more: buff.ly/3BaKSYP
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2/2. In the house were Justices Welch and Zahra of the @MISupremeCourt. Thanks to law firms, corporate counsel, & attorneys who joined us, to @MSBF_ATJFund & our W.MI ATJ Campaign steering committee. Every $ counts! Your generosity fuels our work for clients. #thankyouthursday
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The #ATJ Campaign hosted the One Billable Hour Luncheon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you to the legal community and speakers, @MISupremeCt Justices Brian Zahra and Elizabeth Welch, MSBF Board President Craig Lubben @MillerJohnson and @LegalAidWM Director Pam Hoekwater.
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Our Executive Director, Jennifer Bentley is part of the Michigan delegation to Congress to advocate for increased funding for Legal Aid. #atj #accesstojustice #legalaid
Nathan A. Triplett ⚖️🚌 🏕🥾@NathanTriplett29 Mar 2023
⚖️ Phew! Our @MIStateBar and @MSBF_ATJFund delegation met with 12 of Michigan's members of Congress yesterday to advocate for increased funding for @LSCtweets. It's essential to closing the civil justice gap. More to come today. #ABADay
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NEWS RELEASE: Access to Justice Advocate Jennifer Bentley Named One of @crainsdetroit ‘Notable Women in Nonprofits’; Bentley is a longtime partner of the Michigan judiciary on civil justice reforms buff.ly/3P5esVO @MSBF_ATJFund
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ALT Professional headshot of Jennifer Bentley

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Our Class of 2022 Fellows have proven excellence and commitment to service in their communities. #leadership #legal #excellence #legalaid #equaljustice
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Report shows effectiveness of legal aid services in Michigan - @TheLegalNews buff.ly/3TODU32
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NEWS RELEASE: New Report Shows Effectiveness of Legal Aid Services in Michigan; Justice for All Commission says legal aid yielded a 669 percent return on investment in recent years buff.ly/3eYgJ7w
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.@MSBF_ATJFund Foundation marks 75th year with special report - @TheLegalNews buff.ly/3uqgZ3w
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Press Release - The Michigan State Bar Foundation celebrates 75 years of leadership in its Special Edition Annual Report. MSBF is dedicated to providing #accesstojustice through #legalaid programs for Michigan residents. Read the full report: ow.ly/1GI450JG80a
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We are proud to partner with many financial institutions through our Banking on Justice Campaign to ensure access to justice for all. Thank you @mibankers !! Find more about our efforts here msbf.org/banking-on-justice/
Michigan Bankers Association@mibankers29 Jun 2022
This week we are featuring MBA Associate Member the Michigan State Bar Foundation of Michigan. Learn more here: msbf.org. #MBAMemberOfTheWeek
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Jennifer Bentley retweeted
The Pew Trusts@pewtrusts15 Jul 2021
#Fact: In housing court cases, tenants have legal representation only about 10%. Landlords have lawyers 90% of the time. pew.org/3dIPvxI
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Reforms like this are a key element of Michigan's #accesstojustice plans. More: courts.mi.gov/justiceforall
Legal Services Corp.@LSCtweets15 Apr 2021
How can non-lawyer court navigators expand #accesstojustice? Catch the latest episode of Talk Justice to hear insights from LSC President Ron Flagg and @GeorgetownLaw Justice Lab senior fellow Professor Mary McClymont. 🎙️buzzsprout.com/1263272/83410…
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"You can lose your kids, home and freedom without ever seeing a lawyer. It’s a profound injustice." wapo.st/3kH1BtC

Opinion | You can lose your kids, home and freedom without ever seeing a lawyer. It’s a profound...

When they get to court, many poverty-stricken litigants are facing life-shattering outcomes alone — without the benefit of counsel.

washingtonpost.com
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(1/2) CJ @BridgetMaryMc on @GovWhitmer's proposed budget: “Investing in @milegalhelp is the most efficient way to open the doors of our justice system to more people. Nearly 10,000 people each day are being helped with vital legal resources."
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NEWS CONFERENCE - Chief Justice @BridgetMaryMc and Justice Zahra to Release Task Force Report That Aims to Close the Civil Justice Gap. When: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 3PM (#BillOfRightsDay). Watch live stream: buff.ly/2IWuoHc @milegalhelp @StateCourts @MSBF_ATJFund @MIStateBar
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The Foundation is seeking an IOLTA Manager. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team devoted to increasing access to justice. Please see msbf.org/ioltamanagerpositio… for more information. #Banking #AccesstoJustice #jobseekers
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The 2020 #ALawyerHelps Pro Bono Honor Roll is out! Thanks to all Michigan attorneys who support access to justice efforts by providing pro bono legal services to low-income individuals and families. See the full list here: bit.ly/3cEJeBA
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