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2026 Poverty Law Conference
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Bridging the Justice Gap: The Community Justice Workers of Texas Model in Action
Friday September 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Classroom 203
Too many Texans are left to navigate legal challenges without the support they need. The Community Justice Workers of Texas (CJW) Program addresses this gap by training and empowering trusted individuals who are already working or volunteering within Community Partner Organizations (CPOs). These community members help share vital legal information and connect people to appropriate resources and services.

This session will highlight the collaborative efforts of Disability Rights Texas, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas Legal Services Center, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid in tackling the statewide justice gap for low-income Texans. While the program has already achieved meaningful progress, it continues to grow, with the long-term goal of establishing CJWs across Texas to meet the increasing demand for accessible legal support.
Speakers
avatar for John Grieger

John Grieger

Managing Attorney, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
John Grieger has 34 years of bankruptcy law experience.  A graduate of Northwestern University (BA-Spanish) and the University of San Diego School of Law, John returned to his native Chicago after law school and worked as a staff attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustee.  After that... Read More →
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Jacquelyn (Jackie) Davis

Director of Civil Litigation, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Inc
Being a first-generation lawyer
any aspect of poverty law practice
avatar for Sean Jackson

Sean Jackson

Executive Director, Disability Rights Texas
Friday September 4, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Classroom 203
  Multidisciplinary/ Miscellaneous

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