Press Releases
July 28, 2021
Former VA General Counsel Will A. Gunn Discusses New Leadership Role at LSC on the Latest Episode of “Talk Justice”
LSC's new vice president for legal affairs and general counsel Will A. Gunn discusses his new position and his legal and military experience in an episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast released today. LSC President Ronald S. Flagg hosted the conversation.
July 19, 2021
Department of Justice Officials, Senators and State Attorneys General Join LSC for Forum on Access to Justice
Five state attorneys general, Department of Justice officials and other leaders from the legal community will join the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) on Tuesday, July 20, at 1 p.m. ET for a forum on the access-to-justice challenges confronting low-income Americans.
July 16, 2021
House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Providing $600 Million for the Legal Services Corporation
House Appropriations Committee Approves Bill Providing $600 Million for the Legal Services Corporation
July 14, 2021
New Eviction Laws Database Reveals Striking Differences in Eviction Processes Around the Country
LSC launched the LSC Eviction Laws Database on July 14, 2021, an online tool that will aid users in better understanding the significant variation in eviction laws across the country and the effect these differences have on eviction outcomes.
June 30, 2021
LSC Eviction Project Issues Second Research Brief and New Data Tool
LSC released a research brief examining the impact of different eviction protections offered to renters. LSC also launched its Eviction Tracker, an interactive online tool that provides real-time access to data on eviction filings around the country.
June 09, 2021
Former VA General Counsel Will A. Gunn Appointed LSC Vice President for Legal Affairs
Will A. Gunn, former general counsel for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and retired Air Force colonel, has been elected to the position of vice president for legal affairs and general counsel.
May 28, 2021
LSC’s 2022 Budget Request Seeks to Narrow Justice Gap, Fund Services to Families Affected by COVID-19
LSC is asking Congress for an appropriation of $1.018 billion in its 2022 FY budget request. This request responds to the surge in demand for civil legal services caused by COVID-19’s impact on low-income communities, in addition to the continuing lack of adequate resources to provide civil legal assistance to the millions of Americans eligible for LSC-funded services.
May 21, 2021
VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Senator Van Hollen Join LSC for Release of Veterans Task Force Report
VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Senator Van Hollen joined LSC for the release of Veterans Task Force report.
May 18, 2021
Legal Aid Attorneys Who Face Crushing Student Debt Benefit from LSC’s Loan Forgiveness Assistance Program
LSC is providing legal aid attorneys up to $8,000 per year in loan repayment assistance, the highest amount LSC has ever allocated in its Herbert S. Garten Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP).
May 07, 2021
Legal Services Corporation Releases Strategic Plan Focused on Improving Access to Justice
LSC released its 2021 – 2024 Strategic Plan outlining the goals and initiatives guiding its efforts over the next four years.