Access to Justice in Civil Cases 50 Years After Gideon. - "In 1963, the Supreme Court decided Gideon v. Wainwright, which established a right to court-appointed legal counsel for indigent criminal defendants. Since that decision, numerous bar associations and advocates have examined how Gideon's promise of access to legal counsel might be expanded into the civil arena. This panel presentation will examine how the lack of civil legal representation impacts the ability of federal courts to provide meaningful access to justice and where we might look for solutions."