Bar Foundation Staff

Other: __________

State Support Function

Statewide Direct Delivery

Independent Program

None of the Above

The Access to Justice for All Task Force of the State Bar of Michigan is a new department in the state bar encompassing all issues related to access to justice with special attention given to the needs of low- and moderate-income persons. The director staffs the following committees: Access to Justice For All Task Force and its subcommittees (Pro Bono, Technology, Service Delivery, Resource Development); Pro Bono Involvement Committee; and liaisons with the Legal Aid Committee, Lawyer Referral Committee, and Prepaid Legal Plans Committee. She is also responsible for working with the legal services programs in Michigan to develop an integrated delivery system for legal services. The director reports to the executive director of the state bar.

% of Funding paid by the Bar 100%

% of Funding paid by the IOLTA n/a

Other (foundations, filing fees, legal services) n/a

state supreme court ethical rule

rule similar to Revised ABA MR 6.1 (includes hours and categories)

other rule

mandatory (___ under consideration)

media publicity

mass mailings to new admittees

targeted mailings

personal contacts/phone calls

phonathons

sponsor substantive legal training for volunteers

coordinate training programs for legal services providers

publish training materials

assist development of local programs coordinate activities with providers (i.e. training, recruitment)

sponsor state pro bono conference

provide technical assistance to:

law firms

corporate counsel

governmental attorney offices

state bar foundation sponsored awards

personal letters

magazine/newsletter articles

certificates

CLE vouchers/publications

direct case referrals to volunteers

case referral to pro bono programs

statewide or regional:

centralized intake

clinics

Other ____________

web site (address __________)

fax referrals

(By GROUPWARE e-mail)