LIT Con 2020 is an annual conference organized by Suffolk University Law School's Legal Innovation & Technology (LIT) Lab, focusing on advancements in legal technology and innovation. The event brings together legal professionals, technologists, and academics to explore the intersection of law and technology, aiming to enhance access to justice and improve legal practice through innovative solutions.
The conference covers a range of topics, including the integration of artificial intelligence in legal processes, the development of legal tech tools for small firm practices, and strategies for modernizing the civil legal system. Sessions feature discussions on the use of data analytics in law, the role of technology in criminal justice reform, and the implementation of online dispute resolution mechanisms.
Attendees have opportunities to engage in interactive workshops, participate in panel discussions with industry leaders, and network with peers during scheduled breaks and receptions. Notable speakers include Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins, who delivers the keynote address, and experts such as Tina Eliassi-Rad, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University, and Cynthia Conti-Cook, Technology Fellow at the Ford Foundation.
LIT Con 2020 is designed for legal practitioners, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in the evolving landscape of legal technology. Participants gain insights into cutting-edge developments, practical tools for legal practice, and collaborative opportunities to drive innovation in the legal field.
Speakers(25)
Adrian Angus
Attorney at Committee for Public Counsel Services
Adrian Angus is an attorney with the Committee for Public Counsel Services, providing legal defense services in Massachusetts.
Amanda Brown
Founder & Executive Director at Lagniappe Law Lab
Amanda Brown is the Founder and Executive Director of Lagniappe Law Lab, an organization dedicated to leveraging technology to improve access to legal services.
Andrew M. Perlman
Dean at Suffolk University Law School
Andrew M. Perlman is the Dean of Suffolk University Law School, known for his work in legal innovation and technology.
Anthony Benedetti
Chief Counsel at Committee for Public Counsel Services
Anthony Benedetti serves as the Chief Counsel for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, overseeing public defense in Massachusetts.
Bobby Constantino
Chief of Innovation & Strategy at Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Bobby Constantino serves as the Chief of Innovation & Strategy for District Attorney Rachael Rollins, focusing on implementing innovative approaches within the office.
Cynthia Conti-Cook
Technology Fellow, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice at Ford Foundation
Cynthia Conti-Cook is a Technology Fellow at the Ford Foundation, working on issues related to surveillance and the intersection of technology and social justice.
Cynthia Mousseau
Attorney at New England Innocence Project
Cynthia Mousseau is an attorney with the New England Innocence Project, working to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals.
Damien Riehl
Managing Director at Fastcase Legal Research Platform
Damien Riehl is the Managing Director of Fastcase, a legal research platform providing innovative tools for legal professionals.
Darrell Malone, Jr.
Director at The Tubman Project
Darrell Malone, Jr. is the Director of The Tubman Project, focusing on creating open-source tools for public defenders.
David Colarusso
Director of Legal Innovation & Technology Lab at Suffolk University Law School
David Colarusso is the Director of the Legal Innovation & Technology Lab at Suffolk University Law School.
Diego Alcala
Solo Attorney
Diego Alcala is a solo attorney with a focus on legal technology and innovation, particularly in the context of small firm practice.
Dyane O'Leary
Director of Legal Innovation & Technology Concentration at Suffolk University Law School
Dyane O'Leary is the Director of the Legal Innovation & Technology Concentration at Suffolk University Law School.
Gabriel Teninbaum
Director of Legal Innovation & Technology Institute at Suffolk University Law School
Gabriel Teninbaum is the Director of the Legal Innovation & Technology Institute at Suffolk University Law School.
Gipsy Escobar
Director of Innovation at Measures for Justice
Gipsy Escobar is the Director of Innovation at Measures for Justice, focusing on developing tools and methodologies to assess and improve the criminal justice system.
Ivy Grey
Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at WordRake
Ivy Grey is the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for WordRake, a company specializing in legal editing software.
Jason Tashea
Journalist and Entrepreneur
Jason Tashea is a journalist and entrepreneur focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
John Tredennick
Executive Director at The Merlin Foundation
John Tredennick is the Executive Director of The Merlin Foundation, dedicated to advancing legal technology and innovation.
Kelli Raker
Managing Director at Duke Law Tech Lab
Kelli Raker is the Managing Director of the Duke Law Tech Lab, an accelerator program for legal technology startups.
Kim McLaurin
Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at Suffolk University Law School
Kim McLaurin is the Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at Suffolk University Law School.
Nicole Siino
Consultant at Fireman & Company
Nicole Siino is a Consultant at Fireman & Company, specializing in legal technology and innovation strategies.
Quinten Steenhuis
Clinical Fellow at Suffolk University Law School
Quinten Steenhuis is a Clinical Fellow at Suffolk University Law School, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Rachael Rollins
Suffolk County District Attorney at Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
Rachael Rollins is the chief law enforcement official for Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Massachusetts, overseeing approximately 300 staff and handling around 35,000 new cases annually. She is the first woman elected as Suffolk County District Attorney and the first woman of color to serve as a Massachusetts district attorney.
Sarah Boonin
Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at Suffolk University Law School
Sarah Boonin is the Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at Suffolk University Law School.
Sheriece Perry
Acting Co-Director of the Department of Support Services at Massachusetts Trial Courts Office of Court Management
Sheriece Perry serves as the Acting Co-Director of the Department of Support Services for the Massachusetts Trial Courts Office of Court Management.
Tina Eliassi-Rad
Associate Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University
Tina Eliassi-Rad is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University and a core faculty member at the Network Science Institute, specializing in data mining and machine learning.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15-16, 2020
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Suffolk University Law School
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in legal technology and innovation.