Montana Lawyer October/November 2025

too much additional strain on your tight schedule. Even a few minutes of targeted advice can make a life-changing difference for someone navigating the legal system. With limited-scope advice, a small intervention can prevent escalation of the prob lem—stopping wage garnishment, getting that tenant’s security deposit back, or protecting a family’s financial future. How to Get Started. Getting involved is easy, visit ask karla.org, click “volunteer,” and complete the streamlined reg istration. MLSA reviews registrations and typically approves new volunteers within 24 to 48 business hours. Once approved, browse live questions at any time and pick those that fit your expertise and schedule. There’s no defined commitment—so whether you answer one question or dozens—every response matters. If you’ve been searching for an efficient way to meet your Rule 6.1 pro bono obligation by the next reporting cycle in March 2026, consider AskKarla. It’s a chance to expand access to justice in Montana, make a difference with just a few min utes of your time, and honor Chief Justice Gray’s legacy. Create your account today and challenge yourself to answer one question before the year’s end. To learn more, visit Ask Karla (askkarla.org) or watch the this video that covers how to log in and what the process looks like for users: “Ask Karla Website Introduction for Volunteer Attorneys” https://youtu. be/a30x9fthcwo?si=tVxMGUBV5DCS2pud.

If you still have questions before you sign up, contact Linden Howard-Murphy at lhoward@mtlsa.org. SIDEBARS Montana Legal Services Association built AskKarla with a few key realities in mind: • Montana has far more need for civil legal help than available resources. • Attorneys told us they wanted an more flexible way to give back. • Even a few minutes of targeted advice can make a life changing difference for someone navigating the legal system. How It Works: • Answer anonymously - your identity is not disclosed to clients. • Choose the questions you want to answer. • Conflict check before you commit • Save drafts and return later - whether between meet ings, after hours, or whenever your schedule allows. How to Get Started • Visit askkarla.org and click "volunteer" • Complete registration and wait for approval (24-48 hours) • Browse available questions and choose one that matches your expertise

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