International Access to Justice Forum 2025
by University of California, Irvine School of Law's Initiative for Inclusive Civil Justice
The International Access to Justice Forum 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to exploring advancements and challenges in civil justice accessibility worldwide. Organized by the University of California, Irvine School of Law's Initiative for Inclusive Civil Justice, the forum brings together a diverse group of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to foster dialogue and collaboration on enhancing access to justice.
Key topics at the forum include legal needs surveys, innovations in online dispute resolution, regulatory reforms in the legal profession, and the intersection of climate change with civil justice. Sessions are designed to provide in-depth analyses and discussions on these critical issues, aiming to develop actionable strategies for improving justice systems globally.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including a welcome reception, plenary sessions, and panel discussions featuring notable speakers from various sectors. Attendees can engage with experts, share insights, and build professional relationships that extend beyond the conference.
Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and advocates committed to advancing access to justice should attend to gain valuable knowledge, share experiences, and contribute to shaping the future of civil justice.
Speakers(16)
Amy Widman
Associate Professor at Rutgers Law School
Amy Widman is an Associate Professor at Rutgers Law School in Newark, NJ, USA. Her research includes administrative law and access to justice.
Bruce A. Green
Professor of Law at Fordham Law School
Bruce A. Green is a Professor of Law at Fordham Law School in New York, NY, USA. His research includes legal ethics and professional responsibility.
Claire Johnson Raba
Clinical Professor at University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Claire Johnson Raba is a Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in Chicago, IL, USA. She focuses on consumer law and access to justice.
Donna Askew
Community Lawyer at Eastern Community Legal Centre
Donna Askew is a Community Lawyer at the Eastern Community Legal Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She works on initiatives to improve access to legal services for marginalized communities.
Graham Ambrose
Civil Justice Fellow at Rhode Center on the Legal Profession
Graham Ambrose is a third-year student at Stanford Law School and a Civil Justice Fellow at the Rhode Center on the Legal Profession. Before law school, he worked as a journalist in the Midwest and South. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in history.
Jane Stoever
Professor of Law at University of California, Irvine School of Law
Jane Stoever is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. She specializes in domestic violence law and has extensive experience in legal education and advocacy.
Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly
Assistant Professor at McGill University Faculty of Law
Jérémy Boulanger-Bonnelly is an Assistant Professor at McGill University Faculty of Law in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His research focuses on access to justice and legal innovation.
Kate Crowley Richardson
Co-Founder at Legal Link
Kate Crowley Richardson is the Co-Founder of Legal Link in Oakland, CA, USA. She focuses on connecting individuals with legal resources and support.
Margaret Hagan
Director at Stanford Legal Design Lab
Margaret Hagan is the Director of the Stanford Legal Design Lab in Stanford, CA, USA. She works on projects that apply human-centered design to improve the legal system.
Matthew Burnett
Senior Program Officer at American Bar Foundation
Matthew Burnett is a Senior Program Officer at the American Bar Foundation in Chicago, IL, USA. He focuses on research and initiatives related to access to justice.
Melanie Schleiger
Managing Lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid
Melanie Schleiger is a Managing Lawyer at Victoria Legal Aid in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She has extensive experience in providing legal assistance and advocating for access to justice.
Michele Leering
Executive Director at Community Advocacy & Legal Centre
Michele Leering is the Executive Director of the Community Advocacy & Legal Centre in Kingston, ON, Canada. She also teaches at Queen's University and focuses on access to justice.
Natalia Antolak-Saper
Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Law, Monash University
Natalia Antolak-Saper is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Monash University. She graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Criminology, and a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours. She completed her professional training with Lander & Rogers Lawyers and was admitted to practice as a solicitor.
Nóra Al Haider
Assistant Director at Stanford Legal Design Lab
Nóra Al Haider is a multilingual lawyer and interdisciplinary researcher from the Netherlands. She combines the fields of law, design, and technology to increase access to justice and equity in the legal system. Her pioneering creations, from social media bots that provide legal advice to analyzing the legal needs of users on online platforms, have earned her international acclaim in the legal field. Nóra's legal design projects and interactive art installations have been spotlighted at courts, bar associations, legal organizations, and in law schools around the world. She is driven by merging various disciplines, processes, and methodologies to enact systemic change in the justice system.
Sacha Steinberger
Co-Founder at Legal Link
Sacha Steinberger is the Co-Founder of Legal Link in Oakland, CA, USA. She works on initiatives to bridge the gap between legal services and communities in need.
Tanina Rostain
Professor of Law at Georgetown Law Center
Tanina Rostain is a Professor of Law at Georgetown Law Center in Washington, DC, USA. Her research includes legal ethics and access to justice.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15-17, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States
- University of California, Irvine School of Law
- Pricing
- $100 - $350
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers, and advocates interested in civil justice.