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A2J Workshops and Public Engagement

A Thought Leader in Justice Advocacy

Another component of 91ÊÓƵ A2J consists of policy development, scholarship, and advocacy. Haub Law is a thought leader on access to justice issues, and it is promoting innovation and action to fill gaps in access to justice.

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panel participating in Access to Justice Workshop at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law

Access to Justice Workshops

Haub Law is increasingly developing and convening workshops and forums to translate programs, research and training into concrete solutions, including legislative and policy solutions. Click the links below to read more about our workshops and watch the videos.

Inaugural A2J Workshop: Spotlight on Housing

More about the 2022 Workshop |

2023 A2J Workshop: Voting, Democracy and the Law

More about the 2023 Workshop |

2024 A2J Workshop: The Future of Criminal Justice - Bridging Gaps in Re-Entry and Related Legal Services for Community Members Impacted by the Criminal Justice System

More about the 2024 Workshop

Faculty and Staff Engagement

We continue to build out Haub Law’s access to justice reputation and the project through faculty and staff engagement with local and national legal, government and community organizations engaged in legal, social, and racial justice work.

Dean Horace Anderson and other faculty consistently speak at wide-ranging programs and serve on committees and boards related to Access to Justice.

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Elisabeth Haub School of Law Dean Horace Anderson at podium
  • Professor Elyse Diamond assisted in coordinating and co-moderated a Workshop Session at the NYS Commission on Access to Justice on March 9, 2023. The Workshop entitled: Legal Knowledge, Cultural Competency and Life Experience through Sustained Community Pro Bono Engagement explored best practices in implementing innovative co-curricular law school access to justice pro bono and broader community engagement projects, such as Legal Hand Call-In Centers, LiveHelp and the Pro Bono Scholars Program, including sharing lessons learned, discussing the unique enrichment and benefits these programs can bring to legal institutions and law students, and sharing advice on how to advocate for and support these expanded offerings at your school or organization.

  • Professor Elyse Diamond recently completed a 2-year term on the National Advisory Committee for Equal Justice Works (well-known Washington DC based national organization).