JustLead Washington is pleased to announce our 2018 Leadership Academy Fellows, who join the Leadership Academy in its 5th anniversary year. The 30 new Fellows join a growing network of 114 community leaders committed to advancing equity and justice in …

As the debate over net neutrality continues, the ATJ Board’s Technology Committee continues to keep a close eye on developments in order to advocate for a free and open Internet. Net neutrality is critical to providing equal access to …

By Michelle Lucas, Sexual Violence Legal Services of the YWCA

In pursuit of the Access to Justice Board’s mission to ensure equal access to the justice system for people facing significant barriers, every two years we re-evaluate our priorities and …

The Access to Justice Board is seeking strategic thinkers with a demonstrated commitment to equitable justice to fill four seats on the Access to Justice Board. The positions may be filled by a person who is or is not an …

Spokane, WA – On January 9, 2018, Gabriel Gomez and the City of Spokane reached a final settlement in a lawsuit Mr. Gomez filed last August over a police officer having unlawfully detained him after he was the victim …

“Civil legal aid gave me hope, peace, and joy.”

“To have these wonderful people behind me, doing the job they do every day, made a big difference.”

“I learned how to advocate for myself and I learned that people care.”

This is our third and final installment in a series introducing the three newest members to the Access to Justice Board! Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 to meet Michelle Lucas from the Sexual Violence Legal …

This is Part 2 of a three part series welcoming the newest members of the Access to Justice Board! In Part 1 we learned how Michelle Lucas’ direct service background in social work led her to becoming a lawyer in …

Please join us in welcoming the three newest members to the Access to Justice Board! We’re thrilled to have Michelle Lucas from the Sexual Violence Legal Services of the YWCA, Judge David Keenan with the King County Superior Court, and …