
Beatrice Roger
Host: Lone Star Legal Aid
Sponsor: Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Texas Access to Justice Foundation
Ty advocated on behalf of indigent individuals in some of Mississippi’s most underserved communities by helping pro se litigants navigate the court system.
Ty’s Fellowship sought to address the desperate need of indigent litigants for civil legal representation, without which they are driven to economic subjugation. The Legal Services Corporation estimates that there is only one free lawyer for every 6,415 indigent citizens in America. With studies suggesting that litigation with representation increases a litigant’s odds by 75%, there is a growing cycle of failure for the poor and marginalized. This is particularly true in Mississippi, a state with a poverty rate of 19% (nearly 8% higher than the rest of the country) and over 50% of the population in liquid asset poverty.
Ty is dedicated to public service and committed to developing resources to help underserved communities.
During the two-year Fellowship, Ty:
Ty plans to remain at the Mississippi Center for Justice and continue advocating for low-income communities. He will expand the program to additional communities and will offer more presentations to local officials and organizations about the need for equal access to the justice system.
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