09/29/2026
“Legal aid leaders can’t build resilient, community-centered organizations if decision-making stays trapped in short-term tactics. Anchoring our leadership decisions in mission (rather than daily survival) is essential to driving true innovation and lasting justice.”
— Martina Cucullu Lim, OneJustice
2026 MIE National Conference for Legal Aid Managers: Our team, Kim Irish Heinonen, Martina Cucullu Lim, and Monica E. Glicken (CEO & General Counsel at publiclawcenter ) explored how legal aid leaders can move beyond short-term tactical decision-making to build resilient, community-centered organizations through actionable frameworks and real-world case studies.
Thank you to everyone who joined our interactive session, engaged with the case studies, and shared their leadership experiences!