According to American Bar Association research, 85% of the public's legal needs go unmet. There are many factors for this, including income and location - did you know that 12 of Nebraska's 93 counties have no attorneys? The Nebraska State Bar Association is attempting to expand access to Nebraska's justice system through a variety of initiatives, including its Volunteer Lawyers Project and Rural Practice Initiative. Liz Neeley, Executive Director of the NSBA and a Sewardite, will discuss this important need and the efforts underway to ensure "equality before the law" for Nebraskans.