Fordham Law Shool Plans Broad Access Symposium Nov 1 in NYC

Fordham Law School plans a broad Symposium on Access to Justice, on Nov 1 at their campus near Lincoln Center in Manhattan. While I find the formal title "Until Civil Gideon" a little confusing, the overall agenda gives a feel for an overall analysis of the non-Gideon elements of a comprehensive access strategy, and how they relate to Gideon components of such a strategy. The session titles are revealing: Civil Gideon? The Role of Non-lawyers Unbundled Legal Services Technology and Self-Help Court Innovations The announcement says "While obtaining a form of civil Gideon is a goal, the conference will ask, from a broad variety of perspectives, what are the best strategies until that point?"  Personally I think that as a practical matter most people accept that we are likely to end up at best with a system of triage that ensures that those who need counsel to be heard will get counsel.  I will be one of the responders to Earl Johnson's opening presentation (Civil Gideon?), and look forward to an opportunity for a discussion about developing a strategic consensus. Chief Judge Lippman will deliver the keynote.  Given his visionary leadership, that should be something to hear. Registration information (including pricing — very low except for those seeking CLE) is here.

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