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staff of two legislators. Encouraged other legislators
through mechanisms established by ABA Day for this
event (letters, emails, tweets, etc.).
o Coordinating recognition of legislative supporters with
Appleseed lobbyist
▪ First event planned in conjunction with opening of new
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Hammond office
o ABA Day Digital 2021
▪ Met with staff of Representative Garrett Graves and
Senators Bill Cassidy John Kennedy as part of the ABA
Day Digital Virtual Congressional Visits. Alainna Mire led
the meetings which were also attended by Judy Perry
Martinez and Frank Neuner.
o Recently met with Rep. Julia Letlow’s staff to educate her on
Louisiana’s civil legal aid network and how they can assist Rep.
Letlow’s constituents.
▪ Develop Communications Plan; and
o Create educational material for public and legislators
▪ Worked with LA Appleseed to create material for virtual
education events
o Promote the LBF Economic Impact Study
▪ EIS presentations included at the Louisiana Justice
Conference and at the Justice for All grant kick-off
meeting
▪ Authored Bar Journal article featuring unmet statewide
legal needs report’s recommendations and Economic
Impact Study results.
▪ Authored Bar Journal article highlighting the Justice For
All GIS mapping projecting and the newest Economic
Impact Study results for fiscal year 2019-20
▪ Included EIS report in 2021 Justice For All Presentations
o Coordinate Civil Legal Aid Day at Louisiana State Capitol
Louisiana Appleseed has taken responsibility for this.
This event was cancelled with the outbreak of COVID-19.
Civil Legal Aid Day 2021 has been scheduled for Tuesday, May
11th and ATJ Staff is working in conjunction with Louisiana
Appleseed to prepare for the event.
o Create stakeholder “communication team” to raise awareness
of the benefits of civil legal aid
Efforts by LBF Public Relations group will foster this work.
Continue to develop the formation of a LA Voices for Justice
team.
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