September 03 2025 Community | New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Anniston City Meeting Center. …
August 22 2025 Community | New at LSA | Staff
Our annual statewide conference is coming up Tuesday, September 23, at Alabama State University in Montgomery from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This year’s conference will be a one-day “Justice Talks” event featuring a series of 10-minute talks designed to be engaging, inspiring, and meaningful. Join us to hear from legal experts from around Alabama and network …
August 15 2025 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is pleased to announce an upcoming class designed to introduce participants to Legal Compass AL, a free online tool empowering individuals who may not have access to traditional legal services. The class will be held on Thursday, August 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the North Shelby Library in …
July 08 2025 Community | In the News | Media | New at LSA | Press Release
The LSC federal budget is facing dramatic cuts to funding, and Alabama’s hard-working residents will bear the brunt of the negative impacts. By: Guy Lescault, Legal Services Alabama Executive Director and Ron Flagg, Legal Services Corporation President The Trump Administration’s proposed elimination of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) would have devastating effects on residents across …
May 12 2025 Community | In the News | Media | New at LSA | Press Release
Selma, AL – Legal Services Alabama (LSA), the state’s only nonprofit provider of free civil legal aid, is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy Kennie as the new Managing Attorney of its Selma office, serving the historic Black Belt region. Tracy Kennie’s journey with LSA began as a John Lewis Legal Fellow, a role …
April 15 2025 New at LSA | The Advocate
The newest issue of Legal Services Alabama’s journal, The Advocate, is now available to read! Check out this issue to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing with LSA, hear from our Low-Income Tax Clinic Director about his work, and learn more about the impact free legal aid has on communities across Alabama. …
April 01 2025 New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) recognizes outstanding community leaders at the sixth annual Justice Fairness and Hope Awards Luncheon. LSA’s annual Justice, Fairness, & Hope Awards Luncheon raises funds to support the LSA John Lewis Fellowship Program, and to honor changemakers whose work embodies the LSA Core principles of justice, fairness, and hope. Established in 2019, the Fellowship …
March 19 2025 In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
While Social Security Administration (SSA) offices begin closing across Alabama, many are left wondering how they’ll manage to make ends meet. LSA remains committed to helping ensure low-income residents receive the benefits to which they are entitled. Legal Services Alabama (LSA), the state’s only statewide provider of free civil legal aid, will maintain consistent federal …
February 26 2025 In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Following its historic victory in the U.S. Supreme Court, Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is now focused on ensuring that the ruling translates into tangible improvements for thousands of Alabamians affected by the Alabama Department of Labor’s (ADOL) delays in processing unemployment claims. “LSA is delighted by the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court and welcome …
February 24 2025 In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) has achieved a groundbreaking victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Williams v. Reed, securing justice for thousands of Alabamians who faced systemic delays and unjust denials in accessing unemployment benefits. In a ruling that underscores the fundamental right to due process, the Court sided with LSA’s clients, …
