Presented by The Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Foundation,
and the Connecticut Judicial Branch
About the Program
This virtual webinar, The Economic Impact of Civil Legal Aid, explores how access to legal representation in civil matters extends far beyond individual cases. Through a dynamic panel discussion, participants will examine how civil legal aid strengthens economic stability, supports families and communities, and generates measurable returns for states and local economies.
Panelists will explore the wide-ranging impact of civil legal aid across areas such as housing, domestic violence, healthcare access, public benefits, and veterans’ services. The discussion will highlight how legal assistance not only helps individuals resolve critical legal issues, but also reduces strain on public systems, improves economic participation, and promotes more efficient and equitable outcomes.
Drawing on data, policy analysis, and real-world examples, this webinar will demonstrate how civil legal aid functions as essential infrastructure, supporting stability, preventing costly crises, and contributing to long-term community well-being.
You Will Learn
• About the broader economic impact of civil legal aid across multiple areas of need, including housing, healthcare, and public benefits.
• How to identify how civil legal aid services contribute to cost savings and system efficiencies for courts, governments, and communities.
• How to interpret key data demonstrating the return on investment and economic value generated by legal aid programs.
• How to assess the consequences of underfunding civil legal aid, including impacts on economic stability, public systems, and workforce participation.
• How to articulate the role of civil legal aid as a critical public investment that supports access to justice and long-term economic health.
Who Should Attend
Anyone in the legal field interested in learning more about access to justice in Connecticut.
Cost
Free
CT: 1.5 CLE Credits (General)
If the seminar is recorded, all member registrants will receive complimentary access to the recording approximately six weeks after the program.
Please note that refunds will not be granted once course materials have been sent.
Cancellations made less than 2 business days prior to event are non-refundable.
Closed captioning will be available during the seminar presentation for virtual attendees.