Name: Community Legal Needs Assessments Post-pandemic: Trends & Emerging Needs
Start: 2026-05-14T14:45:00-0400
End: 2026-05-14T16:00:00-0400

Community Legal Needs Assessments Post-pandemic: Trends & Emerging Needs

Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Mecklenburg 1

The pandemic has passed but our housing crisis persists. The senior population is growing. The future of public benefits is unsure. Let’s learn about changing needs in legal aid client communities. We’ll review results from five post-pandemic legal needs assessments conducted in rural and urban areas. Then we’ll lead discussion of how to use quantitative and qualitative data to uncover local needs, refine your service priorities, and begin strategic planning for challenges and opportunities ahead.

Speakers

Jeffrey Harvey

CEO, Community Legal Services

Jeff was appointed to the Chief Executive Officer position in April 2020 but is no stranger to leadership or public service.

He graduated from Boston College in 2001 with his BA in Political Science and Theology. After college, Jeff was commissioned as an officer in the US Army where he completed training as a Ranger. While in the Army, Jeff completed his Master’s in Human Development and Leadership... Read More →

Steve Grumm

Consultant, thredpartners

Steve Grumm is a consultant with thredpartners. He is a career-long advocate for improving civil access-to-justice systems and advancing public service in the legal profession. At thredpartners, Steve provides program assessments, strategic planning, and other services to help his... Read More →

Jen Lee

Executive Director, Legal Services of North Dakota

Jen Lee has been the Executive Director of Legal Services of North Dakota (LSND) since October 2022, bringing with her over a decade of experience in law, business management, and innovative legal service delivery. Under her leadership, LSND has secured a 100% increase in funding... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mecklenburg 1

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2026 Equal Justice Conference

Jeffrey Harvey

Steve Grumm

Jen Lee

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2026 Equal Justice Conference

Jeffrey Harvey

Steve Grumm

Jen Lee

Attendees (81)

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