access to justice

  • Miami Dade Bar Association Elects Historic First Black Woman President

    In a landmark moment for Miami-Dade County’s legal community, Attorney Charise Morgan has been elected as the first Black woman president of the Miami Dade Bar Association. Established 108 years ago, the association represents the largest network of lawyers in the county. A distinguished graduate of Mercer University School of Law and currently serving as…

  • Top Civil Legal Issues Trial Lawyers And Their Clients Face

    According to Pew research, in approximately 3 out of 4 civil cases in America, at least one side will not have legal representation. In cases where an individual is up against an institution, the institution secures legal representation while the individual does not – almost 90% of the time. Facing countless barriers to justice, from poverty…

  • The Justice Department’s Revised Presidential Pardon Application Comes Into Force Next Month

    Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Dec. 2023, announced the Justice Department’s proposed revision of the application for presidential pardons for individuals who have completed their federal sentences. The announcement was made during remarks at a White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable. The Office of the Pardon Attorney (Pardon) has collaborated with the Office for…