On September 16, 2015, the Judicial Branch’s Access to Justice Commission, which is co-chaired by the Honorable Elliot N. Solomon and the Honorable Maria A. Kahn, hosted a “Justice Fair” at the University of Connecticut School of Law.

With over 100 attendees, the Justice Fair joined together Connecticut’s public libraries, law libraries, legal aid community and representatives from the Judicial Branch to engage in a dialogue about working together to help narrow the justice gap. Three facilitated panel discussions were held throughout the morning, resulting in a dynamic exchange of ideas, information and innovations.

The ATJ Commission remains steadfast in its goal to not only educate public librarians about the courts and the many services and resources available, but also to form a lasting and sustainable partnership, so that true access to justice can be realized for all of Connecticut’s citizens.

Justice Fair attendees.



Attorney Joseph D. D'Alesio, Executive Director of Court Operations, addresses the panel and participants.


Judge Maria A. Kahn and Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers enter.



Judicial Branch Law Librarians Pamela Kaufman, Astoria Ridley and Claudia Jalowka.


Judicial Branch Law Libraries display table.



Judicial Branch Law Librarians Christopher Roy and Attorney Jeffrey Dowd.


Sandra Lugo-Gines, Judicial Branch ADA Coordinator, and Zarin Kapur at the ADA display table.


Judicial Law Librarians Pamela Kaufman, Claudia Jalowka and Michael Beetham.

Judge Elliot N. Solomon, Krista Hess, Court Service Centers, and Judge Maria A. Kahn.


Judge Elliot N. Solomon, Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers, Judge Raymond R. Norko and Dean Timothy Fisher.


Elizabeth Mirmina and Zarin Kapur at the Court Service Centers table.



Attorney Patricia Kaplan introduces the second panel discussion "Bridging the Justice Gap: A Look at Where We Are Today".


Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers with Judge Raymond R. Norko.



Judge William H. Bright, Jr. speaks with Attorney Joseph D. D'Alesio.



The participants applaud.



Judge Karen A. Goodrow and Professor Timothy Everett of the UConn School of Law.