Legal Services Alabama announced Wednesday that Executive Director Guy Lescault will retire after leading the organization since 2018.
Lescault expanded access to justice for low-income individuals and families throughout Alabama during his tenure.
His legal career included leadership roles with the National Legal Aid and Defender Association in Washington, the Georgia Legal Services Program in Atlanta, the Neighborhood Legal Services Program in Washington, the Massachusetts Justice Project in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Senior Citizens Law Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Legal Services Corporation in Washington. He also served as director of the Management Information Exchange.
Under Lescault’s leadership, LSA developed programs, strengthened community partnerships, secured funding and helped thousands of people address legal barriers involving housing, domestic violence, consumer protection, public benefits, elder law and other essential civil legal matters.
The LSA Board of Directors thanked Lescault for his service and contributions.
Representatives from the Management Information Exchange, LSA and the LSA board have begun a search for the organization’s next executive director. Lescault will remain in the position through the end of 2026 to support the leadership transition.
The executive director serves as LSA’s chief executive and public leader, overseeing strategic leadership, program quality, financial sustainability, fundraising, compliance and community and political relations. The executive director leads a senior management team and works with the 27-member board, which includes local attorneys, community representatives eligible for legal services and supporters of access to justice.
Applicants can learn more and apply at legalservicesalabama.org/employment-opportunities. Candidates should submit applications by August 14 for full consideration.
