Civil legal assistance is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. These videos feature clients, lawyers, justices and judges, and program officials on the importance of civil legal aid in finding solutions and strengthening communities.
On October 1, five distinguished jurists discussed the role of legal aid in the administration of justice, and experts provided an update on the civil legal needs of veterans. Both panels were part of a forum on the state of civil legal assistance, convened by the LSC Board of Directors in conjunction with its quarterly meeting. Held at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business, it was the third such forum hosted by LSC in 2012. Following the forum, LSC honored five lawyers for their volunteer work with Legal Aid of North Carolina.
See video excerpts of the judges' panel.
Listen to an audio recording of the entire judges panel.
Listen to an audio recording of the entire veterans' issues panel.
Video Gallery (Video courtesy of the White House. For best viewing, turn "scaling" off.)
Opening Remarks by LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi |
Remarks by U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. |
Remarks by Harold H. Koh, Legal Adviser for the U.S. Department of State |
Panel of Executive Directors of LSC Grantee Programs |
Panel of Public Service Leaders | Full Program |