Jennifer Bentley

Executive Director of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, Advocate for Access to Justice, Love my job, reading, triathlons, hiking and being a mom.

[Rep. Debbie Dingell @RepDebDingell]

Hosted a legal services roundtable w/ @lssc_mi @MAdvocacyP to discuss the resources available to SE Michigan residents, share stories of community members who've received support, & educate residents on options for legal aid.

[Legal Services Corp. @LSCtweets]

Legal aid plays an important role in creating financial stability that “forms the foundation of a resilient middle class and healthy consumers,” according to a letter signed by more than 200 general counsel from the largest U.S. corporations.

Learn more: https://t.co/Fak88kdqtW

[Legal Aid of Western Michigan @LegalAidWM]

2/2. In the house were Justices Welch and Zahra of the @MISupremeCourt. Thanks to law firms, corporate counsel, & attorneys who joined us, to @MSBF_ATJFund & our W.MI ATJ Campaign steering committee. Every $ counts! Your generosity fuels our work for clients. #thankyouthursday

[Michigan State Bar Foundation @MSBF_ATJFund]

The #ATJ Campaign hosted the One Billable Hour Luncheon in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you to the legal community and speakers, @MISupremeCt Justices Brian Zahra and Elizabeth Welch, MSBF Board President Craig Lubben @MillerJohnson and @LegalAidWM Director Pam Hoekwater.

[Michigan State Bar Foundation @MSBF_ATJFund]

Our Executive Director, Jennifer Bentley is part of the Michigan delegation to Congress to advocate for increased funding for Legal Aid. #atj #accesstojustice #legalaid

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

NEWS RELEASE: Access to Justice Advocate Jennifer Bentley Named One of @crainsdetroit ‘Notable Women in Nonprofits’; Bentley is a longtime partner of the Michigan judiciary on civil justice reforms https://t.co/XxplXwLvPF @MSBF_ATJFund

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

@MISupremeCourt @crainsdetroit @MSBF_ATJFund Thank you for highlighting this and your partnership!

[Michigan State Bar Foundation @MSBF_ATJFund]

Our Class of 2022 Fellows have proven excellence and commitment to service in their communities. #leadership #legal #excellence #legalaid #equaljustice

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

Report shows effectiveness of legal aid services in Michigan - @TheLegalNews https://t.co/EsnmWciM1F

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

NEWS RELEASE: New Report Shows Effectiveness of Legal Aid Services in Michigan; Justice for All Commission says legal aid yielded a 669 percent return on investment in recent years https://t.co/hRFBZaF1WE

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

@BridgetMaryMc @marycmccormack @skillzwill @Port I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you are your family.

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

.@MSBF_ATJFund Foundation marks 75th year with special report - @TheLegalNews https://t.co/xSaYrwUmVY

[Michigan State Bar Foundation @MSBF_ATJFund]

Press Release - The Michigan State Bar Foundation celebrates 75 years of leadership in its Special Edition Annual Report. MSBF is dedicated to providing #accesstojustice through #legalaid programs for Michigan residents. Read the full report: https://t.co/IMvYtqfXxD

[Michigan State Bar Foundation @MSBF_ATJFund]

We are proud to partner with many financial institutions through our Banking on Justice Campaign to ensure access to justice for all. Thank you @mibankers !! Find more about our efforts here https://t.co/cjqjklPyWF

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

@MISupremeCourt @milegalhelp Honor to work with such great partners. #justiceforall #inspiring

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

@NLADA Looking forward to it!

[The Pew Trusts @pewtrusts]

#Fact: In housing court cases, tenants have legal representation only about 10%.

Landlords have lawyers 90% of the time. https://t.co/u9LkXRwSKV

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

@NACMNET Congrats Kevin! Well deserved.

[Jennifer Bentley @MSBFDirector]

https://t.co/1MBpPxYx8H

[MI Supreme Court @MISupremeCourt]

Reforms like this are a key element of Michigan's #accesstojustice plans. More: https://t.co/FnLtwuI9yy