⚖️ Justice should never depend on income. The U.S. ranks last in the region for access to and affordability of civil justice among countries with similar incomes. Help us make justice accessible, equitable, and fair for all Marylanders! #AccessToJustice #EqualJustice

Per @MDComptroller, half of MD renters spend over 30% of income on rent. MD's ACE law gives eligible renters facing eviction a free lawyer who can help them defend their homes. Learn. Share. Connect. #KeepACE #AffordableHousingMD

Legal professionals gathered on September 17 in Columbia to examine how AI can expand legal access for underserved communities. Learn more: msba.org/site/content/News-a…

The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) newly released Annual Report, highlights the important work of LSC and its grantees in communities across the country.  Learn more: mdaccesstojustice.org/news-i…

The National Center for State Courts’ (NCSC) new report, Civil Fee Waivers: National Trends and Best Practices, offers practical guidance to help courts strengthen and modernize their civil fee waiver processes. Learn more: mdaccesstojustice.org/news-i…

🗞️ Did you catch the latest A2J Dispatch? Dive into updates on the current state of access to justice in Maryland and beyond: mdaccesstojustice.org/news-i…

Did you catch the latest dispatch? Find updates on the current state of access to justice in Maryland and beyond inside ⬇️ mdaccesstojustice.org/news-i…

Check out this new article in The Daily Record highlighting our outgoing Chairman, Ward Coe. Thank you to the Editorial Board for recognizing Ward’s lasting impact on the Commission and access to justice in the state of Maryland. thedailyrecord.com/2026/07/0…

2/2 Excited to officially welcome our new Chair, Erek Barron, as we kick off this next chapter! Thank you to everyone who donated to support access to justice. 🏛️✨ #A2JC #LegalSummit2026 #AccessToJustice

1/2 What a night at the 2026 Legal Summit A2JC Welcome Dinner & Fundraiser! ⚖️ Huge thanks to Ward Coe for an incredible 10 years of transformative leadership as our Chair. You’ve left an undeniable legacy.

For many law school graduates, six-figure debt loads overshadow their aspirations to serve as civil legal aid attorneys. When high debt loads force talented lawyers into the private sector, it is often underserved communities that suffer. Read more: f.mtr.cool/iwwndljewx

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) announced the official launch of MLAGPT, a secure, internally managed generative artificial intelligence platform designed specifically to support civil legal services.  Read the full press release: f.mtr.cool/adjhilkzdt

For 2026, the Maryland Access to Justice Commission is offering a simpler way for our partners to make a difference. We are introducing our $5,000 Annual Sponsorship Opportunity: a single gift that drives statewide impact year-round. Learn more: f.mtr.cool/hbufycrvdc

The legal profession gathered in Washington, D.C., March 24-26, to raise a powerful voice for judicial security and access to justice.  Read the recap from ABA here: f.mtr.cool/vrnxeavjbs

📸 Advocacy Highlight:  A2JC leaders, Ward Coe and Reena Shah, were part of an MSBA contingent that advocated before Congressional leaders to support funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), among other issues, during ABA Days in late March.

NEW DISPATCH AVAILABLE!  Inside ➡️ Updates on the current state of access to justice in Maryland and beyond. Dive in: f.mtr.cool/jxxpgbtzyi

Focusing on her Indian American roots, her recent touch back with the motherland, her journey to become a lawyer and find meaning in lawyering to ultimately finding her passion, ED of A2JC, Reena Shah, was honored to deliver a keynote at UoM APALSA's Spring Reception

📣 The Access to Justice Commission Seeks New Commissioners! 📅 Candidate applications will be accepted through 11:59pm on Friday, April 17, 2026. Submit an application today: f.mtr.cool/qvpzexcgfl

📰 Did you catch the latest dispatch?  Inside: Updates on the current state of access to justice in Maryland and beyond. Read it here: f.mtr.cool/mnknrnqlxs

⚖️ Did you know that only 20% of individuals seeking civil legal services are able to get the help they need? 🔗: View the full A2J Empowered Video Project at the link in our bio. #FundCivilLegalAid