VaA2J: Virginia Access to Justice

10/11/2026

A must read for consumers, lawyers, bar associations, and judges:

We have plenty of other ways to regulate AI

10/08/2026

No surprise: representation makes a major difference in immigration hearings:

Just how much of a difference does a lawyer make in ensuring due process for detained individuals in removal proceedings?

10/06/2026

It's not just low income people who lack access to justice; the middle class has similar problems:

In television shows such as “Law & Order,” viewers often hear variations on the same refrain: “You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” But what does affordability mean in the context of legal representation? And who gets a free lawyer...

10/02/2026

Virginia needs more types of legal workers; read my article in the new issue of Virginia Lawyer magazine, published by the Virginia State bar.

Virginia has an unmet need for legal assistance. The Virginia State Bar Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 includes improved access to legal services across Virginia …

09/23/2026

https://sateeshnori.substack.com/p/unjust-deserts-how-non-lawyers-and?r=f6yp&utm_medium=ios

All true for Virginia

Imagine facing a life-altering event—an eviction, a crushing debt collection, or a complex child custody battle—and having nowhere to turn for legal help.

07/10/2026

Still too true

The machinery of civil litigation was designed by lawyers, for lawyers. When you walk in without one, you're not just outmatched. You're operating a system that was never built for you to operate.

07/10/2026

Happy ratification anniversary day, July 9 

Today marks the anniversary of a dramatic reworking of the U.S.

07/10/2026

The machinery of civil litigation was designed by lawyers, for lawyers. When you walk in without one, you're not just outmatched. You're operating a system that was never built for you to operate.

07/10/2026

Our courts are built only for lawyers

The machinery of civil litigation was designed by lawyers, for lawyers. When you walk in without one, you're not just outmatched. You're operating a system that was never built for you to operate.

03/08/2026

Congratulations to Howard University for its top ranking. The top Virginia school was UVA, one of 20 law schools to tie for the number 12 spot.

For today’s law students, social justice is no longer a niche interest or a single elective. At a growing number of law schools, it is shaping how students are taught to read cases, understand legal systems and imagine their careers after graduation. preLaw examined how social justice is embedded ...