13 Jun 2019
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican has re-appointed Professor Kevin Ruser, ’79, as a member of the Access to Justice Commission for a four-year term. The purpose of the Commission is to “promote the Nebraska Supreme Court’s goal of providing equal access to swift, fair justice for all Nebraskans regardless of income, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age or language.”
The 24-member Nebraska Access to Justice Commission brings together representatives from all three branches of government, as well as community members, attorneys and legal organizations, educators, and representatives from organizations serving low-income Nebraskans and those with disabilities.
Professor Stefanie Pearlman is also an inaugural member of the Commission. Pearlman’s term expires in 2021.
Nebraska Law alumni serving on the Commission include:
Justice Stephanie Stacy, '91
Judge Roger Heideman, '92
Amie Martinez, '94
Carole McMahon-Boies, '82
Judge Frankie Moore, '83
Joe Nigro, '83
Jose Soto, '84
Judge Derek Vaughn, '99
More information about the Commission, including a full list of members is available at: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/access-justice-commission.