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(22)
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 aligned 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
Christopher Schwartz
Deputy Director, Legal Hotline & Legal Assistance for the Self-Represented at City Bar Justice Center
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 members employed at various legal aid organizations.
Ellen Kearns
Gina Buser
Traveling Coaches, Inc.
Glenn Rawdon
Senior Program Counsel for Technology at Legal Services Corporation
Glenn Rawdon is Senior Program Counsel for Technology with the Legal Services Corporation, assisting legal services programs with technology efforts and administering the Technology Initiative Grants program.
Helaine M. Barnett
Chair at NYS Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
Helaine M. Barnett has devoted her career to legal aid for the poor, serving 37 years at The Legal Aid Society in New York and as President of the Legal Services Corporation from 2004 to 2009.
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.
John Greiner
President at Just-Tech, LLC
John Roman
Director of IT Operations & eDiscovery at Nixon Peabody
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 increasing access to justice through technology, collaboration, and volunteer mobilization.
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.
Michael Hernandez
Director of Client Services at Just-Tech
Nishan DeSilva
Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft Legal
Ray Burke
Staff Attorney at Empire Justice Center
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.
Tina Foster
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.