Legal Access Department Director

Serves as Director of the State Bar of Texas Legal Access Department (LAD).  Provides statewide support for legal aid and pro bono programs. Develops and implements strategies and initiatives to improve pro bono efforts and other legal services to low-income Texans.  Focuses on coordinating pro bono and legal aid initiatives and supporting statewide access to justice efforts.  Provides staff support for LAD projects and activities.  Supervises and directs LAD staff.  Works with relevant committees, state, local and national stakeholders, and the public. Reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel. 

1.    Oversee pro bono initiatives and LAD projects to improve legal services and access to justice for low-income Texans.
2.    Coordinate with legal service providers, volunteer attorneys, State Bar departments, and other stakeholders to support statewide pro bono efforts.
3.    Supervises all staff activities and performs necessary administrative duties.
4.    Assist State Bar in developing and supporting policies, goals, and priorities aimed at increasing legal services availability to low-income individuals.
5.    Prepare articles, reports, and written materials about LAD activities for internal and external audiences.
6.    Assists in communication and coordination with other entities, legal service providers, and other interested parties to promote and support pro bono work and access to justice for low-income Texans.