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May 27, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 107
In April, LSC published a research brief, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid,” which shows the results of a systematic review of 56 economic impact studies conducted between 2003 and 2023. The independent evaluations examined 39 different states. Every study found a positive return on investment (ROI) for civil legal aid spending, with an average return of $7 for every $1 invested in these legal services. Hear one compelling example from a medical-legal partnership between Amerihealth Caritas D.C. and Children’s Law Center.
May 27, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Civil Legal Aid’s Strong Return on Investment
Experts discuss the positive economic impact of civil legal aid on this episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) President Ron Flagg hosts the discussion with guests Karen Dale, market president for AmeriHealth Caritas’ Medicaid managed care organization in Washington, D.C., and Holly Stevens, chief data officer at LSC.
May 13, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 106
Guests from a Kansas pro bono partnership discuss how private businesses and in-house attorneys can support legal aid initiatives in their communities on Talk Justice.
May 13, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: When Private Businesses Partner for Pro Bono Good—Koch and Kansas
Guests from a Kansas pro bono partnership discuss how private businesses and in-house attorneys can support legal aid initiatives in their communities on this episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast.
April 30, 2025
LSC Requests $2 Billion to Provide Civil Legal Assistance to Low-Income Americans
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is calling for a congressional appropriation of $2.13 billion in its FY 2026 budget request released today. This request represents the amount needed for LSC-funded legal aid programs to fully serve the 3.7 million eligible low-income Americans who seek civil legal services from LSC grantees each year.
April 30, 2025
LSC Chair John G. Levi’s 2025 Law Day Statement
Read LSC Board Chair, John G. Levi’s, 2025 Law Day Statement
April 22, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 105
Experts discuss improving housing stability through collaboration between landlords, legal aid and other partners on Talk Justice. This panel discussion was recorded at LSC’s April 9 Access to Justice forum. LSC recently released a research brief on this topic, “Beyond Eviction: Landlords as Essential Partners in Housing Stability.”
April 22, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Moving from Conflict to Collaboration to Prevent Evictions
Experts discuss improving housing stability through collaboration on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. LSC President Ron Flagg hosts the conversation with Ama Romaine, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Progress Residential, and Neil Steinkamp, Managing Director at Stout.
April 16, 2025
Civil Legal Aid Yields $7 Return on Every $1 Invested, LSC Economic Brief Shows
The Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) new research brief, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid,” shows the results of a systematic review of 56 economic impact studies conducted between 2003 and 2023
April 10, 2025
Clarifying Misconceptions About the Legal Services Corporation
LSC is a nonpartisan, congressionally chartered organization, created in 1974 to ensure access to civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Each year, we fund legal aid providers in every state to help individuals resolve serious legal problems—issues that affect housing, family safety, economic stability and lawful employment. These are not abstract causes. They are practical problems solved through lawful means—a cornerstone of stability and personal responsibility.