Statewide Civil Legal Aid Technology Conference 2016
The 2016 Statewide Civil Legal Aid Technology Conference, convened by the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, brought together leaders and technologists from legal aid providers, private law firms, law schools, corporations, and the Judiciary to promote collaborative, innovative, and sustainable technology to expand access to civil legal services. The conference aimed to educate civil legal services leaders across New York State on how technology can improve the delivery of legal services and the efficiency of their operations.
Key topics covered during the conference included the Statewide Access Portal Project, online consumer portal pilots, pro bono law firm IT initiatives, privacy by design, and human-centered design to build tools for access to justice. These sessions highlighted exciting technologies currently in use or within reach of the New York State civil legal aid community.
The conference featured notable speakers such as Glenn Rawdon, Program Counsel for Technology at the Legal Services Corporation; Michael Donnelly, Chief Information Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; and Ari Waldman, Associate Professor and Director of the Innovation Center for Law and Technology at New York Law School. These experts provided insights into innovative technologies and strategies to enhance access to justice.
The event was designed for civil legal services leaders, technologists, and stakeholders interested in leveraging technology to improve legal service delivery. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technologies, share best practices, and collaborate on initiatives to enhance access to civil legal services across New York State.
Speakers(14)
Anna Hineline
Technology Coordinator at Legal Assistance of Western New York
Anna Steele
Director of Consulting at Just Tech, LLC
Anna Steele works with clients to develop and implement strategic technologies that align with their unique needs, emphasizing collaboration and training.
Ari Ezra Waldman
Professor at New York Law School
Ari Ezra Waldman is an associate professor of law and the Director of the Innovation Center for Law and Technology at New York Law School, focusing on internet privacy and online information sharing.
Chris Schwartz
Deputy Director, Legal Hotline at City Bar Justice Center
Christine Fecko
General Counsel at NYS IOLA Fund
Deborah Wright
President at UAW Local 2325, Assoc. of Legal Aid Attorneys
Deborah Wright is the President of UAW Local 2325/The Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, representing approximately 1,200 attorneys employed at various legal aid organizations.
Glenn Rawdon
Senior Program Counsel for Technology at Legal Services Corporation
Glenn Rawdon is Senior Program Counsel for Technology with the Legal Services Corporation, responsible for assisting legal services programs with their technology efforts and administering the Technology Initiative Grants program.
Helaine Barnett
Chair at NYS Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
Helaine M. Barnett has devoted her entire professional career to legal aid for the poor, serving as attorney-in-charge of The Legal Aid Society's Civil Division and as President of the Legal Services Corporation.
Jeff Hogue
Director of Operations at LegalServer
Jeff Hogue’s passion lies in innovative technology and legal aid projects that leverage technology to help vulnerable populations attain fair access to legal information and representation.
Mark O'Brien
Executive Director at Pro Bono Net
Mark O'Brien is the co-founder and Executive Director of Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit that increases access to justice through innovative uses of technology and collaboration.
Michael Donnelly
Chief Information Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Michael Donnelly is the Chief Information Officer at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, overseeing the firm's global technology strategy and information security.
Nishan DeSilva
Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Legal
Shawn Morehead
Program Director, Education and Human Justice at New York Community Trust
Shawn Morehead manages the Education and Human Justice grantmaking programs at The New York Community Trust and leads the Fund for New Citizens.
William Cromie
Director of Emergent Technology at Blue Ridge Labs @ Robin Hood
Formerly a CTO of several tech companies, Bill helps develop technology that fights poverty at Blue Ridge Labs.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15-16, 2016
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- New York Law School
- Audience
- Civil legal services leaders, technologists, and stakeholders interested in leveraging technology to improve legal service delivery.