Log in News Forms Contact Legal Services Trust Fund Commission Roster | Upcoming Meetings | Past Meetings Purpose This commission administers grant programs that fund nonprofit civil legal aid organizations, including Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) grants, and the Equal Access Fund. Composition The commission is comprised of 21 voting members (15 lawyers and six nonlawyer public members) and three nonvoting bench officers. At least two of the public members must be eligible for services as "indigent persons" as defined by Business and Professions Code section 6213(d). The Board of Trustees appoints 14 voting members. The Chair of the Judicial Council appoints the remaining members. The commission seeks lawyers and nonlawyer public members who possess a commitment to the delivery of legal services and sensitivity to the needs of low-income communities. Lawyers and members of the public who have experience or familiarity addressing the particular problems of self-represented litigants, experience and familiarity with community economic development, or who have knowledge of the structure and practices of banking and financial institutions are encouraged to apply. Staff contact Doan Nguyen, 415-538-2545, Doan.Nguyen@calbar.ca.gov Chair: Banafsheh Akhlaghi Additional information Legal Services Trust Fund Program Legal Aid Grants Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Learn more about volunteer opportunities Subscribe You may subscribe to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission email list to receive meeting notifications. Protecting the public & enhancing the administration of justice. PUBLIC ABOUT US ATTORNEYS ADMISSIONS ACCESS TO JUSTICE News Forms Careers Staff Log in SAN FRANCISCO (Main Office) 180 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105 415-538-2000 LOS ANGELES 845 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-765-1000 Copyright © 2021 The State Bar of California FAQ User Policies Contact