Ensuring Access to Justice | Alabama Law Foundation

ALF Board President Leslie Barineau and Board Member Flynn Mozingo stand in front of heart painting

Heart of the Alabama State Bar

With our mission of ensuring equal access to justice to all Alabamians, and our focus on providing scholarships and grants to foster this mission, the Alabama Law Foundation is the “heart” of the Alabama State Bar. Pictured are, from left, Leslie Barineau, President of the Board of Directors, and Board member Flynn Mozingo.

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Board members with a Heart for service

Alabama Law Foundation board members, driven by a deep commitment to service, play a vital role in advancing our mission, working tirelessly to support legal aid programs and expand opportunities for those in need. Pictured are, from left, ALF Board members Tom Heflin, Will Hill Tankersley, and Lakeshia King.

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ALF Board member Karen Laneaux and ALF Grants and Scholarship Coordinator Dominique McKee stand in front of heart painting

the heart of our mission

The Alabama Law Foundation provides vital grants for law-related charitable projects and funding scholarships for aspiring lawyers and judges. Grants supporting free civil legal aid for those in need play a crucial role in bridging the justice gap and shaping the future of Alabama’s legal community. Pictured are, from left, ALF Board member Karen Laneaux and ALF Grants and Scholarship Coordinator Dominique McKee.

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A Heart for stewardship

Careful financial stewardship is at the core of the Alabama Law Foundation’s mission, ensuring the resources needed to expand access to justice across the state. Through dedicated investment management, these financial leaders help sustain the foundation’s programs, making a lasting impact on Alabama’s legal community and those in need. Pictured are, from left, Chris Mason and Sam Kirkpatrick from Mayfair Advisory Group.

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A Message from ALF President Leslie R. Barineau

Greetings,

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025!

The New Year is in full swing! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? Have you joined your local fitness club or employed a trainer? We all have good intentions in the new year to do those things that will make us healthier and, hopefully, more caring and empathetic people.

This is the perfect time to reflect on the many accomplishments of the Alabama Law Foundation and embrace new challenges. With the recent Supreme Court Order, ALF has an opportunity to have a more substantial financial impact supporting Access To Justice programs through its grantees.

“Financially supporting civil legal services is a cornerstone of fostering stability within communities, addressing systemic issues, and creating a path forward toward a fairer society…[i]t is an impactful funding strategy that dramatically and effectively improves people’s quality of life.” Deja Kemp-Salliey

I continue to be proud of the work that ALF does to provide grants and scholarships to Alabamians that will improve and enhance their quality of life. I encourage my peers to get involved this year with the Volunteer Lawyer programs in your area as well as other volunteer programs that provide Access To Justice to people in your community.

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Warmest Regards,

Leslie R. Barineau

President, Alabama Law Foundation

Spotlight

Alabama Supreme court designates Alabama Law Foundation as sole recipient of IOLTA funds beginning in february

The Alabama Supreme Court has announced a new decision that will change how Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) are managed within the state. Beginning February 15, 2025, all IOLTA funds in Alabama will be directed exclusively to the Alabama Law Foundation.

This ruling replaces the former system, which permitted IOLTA funds to be distributed to both the Alabama Law Foundation and the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation. The change is intended to enhance the efficiency of fund oversight and strengthen efforts to promote access to justice across Alabama.

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS WITH DISABLED PARENTS

If you or someone you know has a parent who was permanently disabled or killed in a work-related injury, you are eligible to receive a scholarship.

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Law Related Charitable Grants

We are the largest funder of Alabama organizations that provide free civil legal aid to low-income Alabama residents and for law related charitable programs.

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LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Attending or planning to attend law school? We support the next generation of lawyers by administering three scholarship funds for law students.

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