TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 29, 2024

After news that the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will not fund Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) for the next fiscal year, leaders with the organization are asking the federal agency to reconsider its decision. Brian Heim, president of MALS’ Board of Directors, says: “We can be better, and that’s what we are trying to do. We think that MALS, especially with our new leadership and our people here in Memphis, are best positioned to continue to serve our community.” Under the LSC’s plan, money previously given to MALS would go to Jackson-based West Tennessee Legal Services, which would then be responsible for serving the Memphis area. Read more Helm’s response in reporting by MLK50: Justice Through Journalism, a nonprofit newsroom in Memphis.