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Free Law Project – Panel Event

by SF Legal Hackers

The "Free Law Project – Panel Event" is a collaborative gathering organized by SF Legal Hackers, featuring Mike Lissner, Executive Director and CTO of the Free Law Project. This event brings together experts and leaders in the legal technology field to discuss efforts aimed at democratizing legal information and enhancing access to justice.

Key topics include the challenges posed by current public policies and the role of technology in advancing legal accessibility. The panel will explore innovative solutions and share insights on how technological advancements can address these issues.

The event features a distinguished panel of speakers:

- Mike Lissner, Executive Director and CTO of the Free Law Project, known for his work on CourtListener, RECAP, and Juriscraper.

- Bonnie Rose Hough, a legal services self-help expert recognized for her contributions to increasing court access for low-income individuals.

- Andrew Arruda, CEO and Co-Founder of ROSS Intelligence, specializing in AI tools for legal professionals.

- Phil Rosenthal, President and Co-Founder of Fastcase, focusing on revolutionizing legal research.

- Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio, providing web-based software solutions for legal practitioners.

The panel is moderated by Tony Lai, Co-Organizer of SF Legal Hackers.

This event is ideal for legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and anyone interested in the intersection of law and technology. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges and innovative solutions in the legal tech landscape.

Speakers(6)

Andrew Arruda

CEO and Co-Founder at ROSS Intelligence

Andrew Arruda is an entrepreneur and strategist with over a decade of experience in the legal industry, leading ROSS Intelligence in building AI tools to enhance lawyers' capabilities.

Bonnie Rose Hough

Legal Services Self-Help Expert

Bonnie Rose Hough has received multiple awards for her work in increasing access to the courts for low-income individuals and serves on the Executive Board of the Self-Represented Litigation Network.

Jack Newton

CEO and Founder at Clio

Jack Newton leads Clio, a provider of web-based software for solo and small firm lawyers, with a mission to transform the practice of law for the better.

Mike Lissner

Executive Director and CTO at Free Law Project

Mike Lissner is the Executive Director and CTO of the Free Law Project, where he focuses on developing tools like CourtListener, RECAP, and Juriscraper to enhance public access to legal information.

Phil Rosenthal

President, Chairman, and Co-Founder at Fastcase

Phil Rosenthal is a physicist, lawyer, and entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing legal research and democratizing the law through Fastcase.

Tony Lai

Co-Organizer at SF Legal Hackers

Tony Lai is a co-organizer of SF Legal Hackers and served as the moderator for the Free Law Project panel event.

Event Details

Date
November 30, 2017
Location
🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
Not specified
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and individuals interested in legal technology.
Attendees
Not specified

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