Funding
The Foundation funds Ohio’s legal aid organizations and access to justice initiatives like Ohio Legal Help and the Ohio Justice Bus to transform the lives of Ohioans working to make ends meet.
Our Mission
To ensure that Ohioans who are low-income or who lack access can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. To achieve this we:
- promote access to justice
- fund civil legal aid
- expand legal capacity
- foster innovation
- collaborate with partners to achieve systemic change
Pro Bono Ohio: Connecting Volunteer Lawyers with Pro Bono Opportunities
Pro Bono Ohio is an online platform from the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation that helps connect volunteer lawyers with pro bono opportunities around the state.
RECENT NEWS
Foundation Launches New Project to Improve Ohio’s Child Welfare System Through Legal Representation
The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation is taking a bold step in pursuing its mission to promote access to justice by leading a new collaboration to improve Ohio’s child welfare [...]
BakerHostetler Continues Long Tradition of Pro Bono Service
A culture of pro bono service is a core value at BakerHostetler, one of the largest law firms in the U.S. The firm reported 3,719 pro bono hours on the [...]
Justice for All Summer Clerks Gain Learning & Networking Opportunities
Deciding to pursue a career in public interest law is a big decision. For law students selected for the Foundation's Justice for All Summer Clerk Program, a hands-on experience at [...]
Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson Awarded Foundation’s Voice of Justice Award
On May 20, Foundation leaders joined the Ohio State Bar Association at the Ohio Statehouse to celebrate excellence in the legal profession. The Foundation was pleased to recognize three outstanding [...]
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