April 15 2026 New at LSA | Staff | The Advocate
The newest issue of Legal Services Alabama’s journal, The Advocate, is now available to read! Click to Read The Advocate: Vol 5, Issue 2 In this issue: John Lewis Fellowship: Focus on Fair Housing Fearless by Design: Meet the Former Fellows Managing LSA Offices Case Load Meets Command Mode: Managing Attorney Bootcamp Spotlight on Special Initiatives: Veterans’ …
February 06 2026 New at LSA | Outreach and Clinics | Staff
Each year, the LSA John Lewis Legal Fellows are given a civil legal focus to develop on-going project work around. The current class of ’26 have invested their skills and talents in increasing access to justice through fair housing service and education. As part of their project work, the Fellows developed a series of fair …
February 03 2026 Community | In the News | New at LSA | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama (LSA) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its annual Justice, Fairness, & Hope Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the pursuit of justice through legal advocacy in Alabama. Guy Lescault, LSA Executive Director, thanks the Justice, Fairness & Hope Awards Host Committee for their selection of the 2026 award recipients. “Each …
January 26 2026 Community | In the News | Press Release
Legal Services Alabama has added four new members to its Board of Directors to advance its mission of closing the civil legal justice gap in all 67 counties. New members join the Board from across the state to share their experience advancing advocacy strategies in Alabama. Carmelita Arnold Carmelita Arnold serves as President of the …
December 09 2025 Community
A gift to LSA today ensures more Alabamians can access free, life-changing civil legal aid. If you haven’t given in 2025 yet, there’s still time to make a difference! WAYS TO GIVE LSA Capital Campaign Your Capital Campaign donation will help support our new home in downtown Montgomery and the development of trailblazing access …
October 17 2025 Community | New at LSA | Staff | The Advocate
The newest issue of Legal Services Alabama’s journal, The Advocate, is now available to read! Check out this issue to explore the impact made by legal aid in Alabama and LSA’s work to persevere while facing the uncertain future of LSC funding. Click to Read The Advocate: Vol 5, Issue 1 In this issue: Spotlight on the …
September 19 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. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the LSA Mobile Office. Attendees …
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 …
LSA Director of Advocacy, Michael Forton, joined the Legal Services Corporation Talk Justice podcast for an episode about Elder Law and the role of legal aid in protecting older adults in Alabama. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of …
