2020 NY Statewide Civil Legal Aid Technology Conference
The 6th Annual New York State Civil Legal Aid Technology Conference, held remotely on October 7 and 14, 2020, was organized by the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice in partnership with NYSTech and Cornell Tech. This virtual event convened members of the legal services community, private law firms, law schools, technology companies, and the judiciary to promote collaborative and innovative uses of technology aimed at ensuring effective assistance to all those in need.
The conference focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of technology in delivering legal services and accessing the courts. Key sessions included "Rapid Fire Tech," highlighting current technologies available to the New York civil legal aid community, and discussions on metrics in new service models, fast-track collaborations with courts, and challenges in document management. Notable presentations addressed algorithmic bias in artificial intelligence tools and showcased 25 applications for remote work and virtual legal services.
Attendees had opportunities for information sharing, Q&A sessions, and virtual social networking. The event featured opening remarks by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and included plenary sessions, break-out discussions, "Ask the Tech Expert" segments, and networking/affinity sessions. Collaborative tools such as Padlet were employed to document useful information and shape future recommendations.
The conference was designed for legal services providers, technologists, court staff, and other stakeholders interested in leveraging technology to enhance access to justice. Participants gained insights into innovative tech solutions, best practices for remote service delivery, and strategies for effective collaboration in the legal aid sector.
Speakers(70)
Amanda Warner
Program Manager at Pro Bono Net
Amanda Warner is a Program Manager at Pro Bono Net, overseeing legal technology initiatives.
Anna Maria Diamante
Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice at Her Justice
Anna Maria Diamante is the Director of Family and Matrimonial Practice at Her Justice, leading family law initiatives.
Anna Steele
Director of Consulting at Just-Tech
Anna Steele is the Director of Consulting at Just-Tech, offering technology solutions for legal services organizations.
Anne Malak
Supervising Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Anne Malak is a Supervising Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, overseeing legal cases.
Antonella Barbieri
E-Filing Resource Coordinator at NYS Unified Court System
Antonella Barbieri is the E-Filing Resource Coordinator at the NYS Unified Court System, managing electronic filing systems.
Ben Chan
Information Technology Manager at Center for Family Representation
Ben Chan is the Information Technology Manager at the Center for Family Representation, managing IT operations.
Beverly Tillery
Executive Director at NYC Anti-Violence Project
Beverly Tillery is the Executive Director of the NYC Anti-Violence Project, leading initiatives against violence.
Brendan P. Burke
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Brendan P. Burke is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, assisting with technology solutions.
Carla Palumbo
President & CEO at Legal Aid Society of Rochester
Carla Palumbo is the President & CEO of the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, overseeing legal services operations.
Caroline Robinson
Director of Product at JustFix.nyc
Caroline Robinson is the Director of Product at JustFix.nyc, developing technology tools for tenants.
Celia Matos
Information Security Officer at Legal Services Corporation
Celia Matos serves as the Information Security Officer at the Legal Services Corporation, ensuring data security.
Chris Kissane
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Chris Kissane is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, focusing on technology integration.
Chris O'Malley
Executive Director at IOLA Fund of the State of New York
Chris O'Malley is the Executive Director of the IOLA Fund of the State of New York, managing funding for legal services.
Chris Schwartz
Customer Support and Implementation Specialist at LegalServer
Chris Schwartz is the Customer Support and Implementation Specialist at LegalServer, assisting with software implementation.
Christine Fecko
General Counsel at IOLA Fund of the State of New York
Christine Fecko is the General Counsel at the IOLA Fund of the State of New York, providing legal oversight.
Christine Sisario
Chief Information Officer at NYS Unified Court System
Christine Sisario is the Chief Information Officer at the NYS Unified Court System, overseeing court technology systems.
Dawn M. Cota
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Dawn M. Cota is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, focusing on technology support.
Deborah Wright
Chair at Technology Working Group
Deborah Wright is the Chair of the Technology Working Group, leading technology initiatives for legal services.
Georges Clement
Co-Founder at JustFix.nyc
Georges Clement is the Co-Founder of JustFix.nyc, developing technology tools for tenants.
Glenn Baum
Data and Technology Manager at Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo
Glenn Baum is the Data and Technology Manager at the Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, overseeing data systems.
Greg Morrisett
Dean at Cornell Tech
Greg Morrisett is the Dean of Cornell Tech, leading the institution in its mission to integrate technology and academia.
Gregory Lochner
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Gregory Lochner is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, overseeing technology initiatives.
Hamra Ahmad
Director of Law and Policy at Her Justice
Hamra Ahmad is the Director of Law and Policy at Her Justice, leading legal and policy initiatives.
Hassan A. Alkurabi
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Hassan A. Alkurabi is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, supporting court technology systems.
Helaine M. Barnett
Chair at Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
Helaine Barnett serves as the Chair of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, focusing on improving access to legal services.
Hon. Eric Pitchal
Judge at Kings County Family Court
Hon. Eric Pitchal is a Judge at the Kings County Family Court, presiding over family law cases.
Hon. Janet DiFiore
Chief Judge at New York State Court of Appeals
Hon. Janet DiFiore is the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, overseeing the state's highest court.
Hon. Katherine B. Forrest
Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Hon. Katherine Forrest is a Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, specializing in complex litigation.
Ilenia Sanchez-Bryson
Chief Information Officer at Legal Services of Greater Miami
Ilenia Sanchez-Bryson is the Chief Information Officer at Legal Services of Greater Miami, overseeing information technology.
Jean Schneider
Citywide Housing Court Supervising Judge at New York City Civil Court
Jean Schneider is the Citywide Housing Court Supervising Judge at the New York City Civil Court, overseeing housing court operations.
Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz
Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net
Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz is the Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net, managing pro bono programs.
Jeff Hogue
Director of Operations at LegalServer
Jeff Hogue is the Director of Operations at LegalServer, specializing in legal case management solutions.
Joanne Sirotkin
Attorney-in-Charge at Legal Services of Hudson Valley
Joanne Sirotkin is the Attorney-in-Charge at Legal Services of Hudson Valley, managing legal services operations.
Johanna Santos Bassetti
Director of Technology at Her Justice
Johanna Santos Bassetti is the Director of Technology at Her Justice, managing technological infrastructure.
John Greiner
Founder and President at Just-Tech
John Greiner is the Founder and President of Just-Tech, offering technology consulting for legal services.
John Sullivan
Web Developer at NYS Unified Court System
John Sullivan is a Web Developer at the NYS Unified Court System, managing court websites.
Joseph Melo
IT Manager at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Joseph Melo is the IT Manager at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, managing information technology systems.
Judi Cohen
Founder at Warrior One
Judi Cohen is the founder of Warrior One, providing mindfulness training for legal professionals.
Lillian M. Moy
Executive Director at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Lillian Moy is the Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, leading legal aid services.
Lisa Rivera
Managing Attorney at Legal Services NYC
Lisa Rivera is the Managing Attorney at Legal Services NYC, overseeing legal operations.
Lynn M. Kelly
Executive Director at City Bar Justice Center
Lynn M. Kelly is the Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center, overseeing pro bono legal services.
Mallory Curran
Principal at Curran Consulting
Mallory Curran is the Principal at Curran Consulting, providing consulting services for legal aid organizations.
Marc Vainrib
Founder at Service Dog Advisor
Marc Vainrib is the founder of Service Dog Advisor, offering guidance on service dog-related legal issues.
Marcel Appelman
Developer at Network Ninja
Marcel Appelman is a Developer at Network Ninja, specializing in software solutions for legal services.
Martin Huynh
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Martin Huynh is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, assisting with technological implementations.
Mary O'Shaughnessy
Director of Information Services at Her Justice
Mary O'Shaughnessy is the Director of Information Services at Her Justice, overseeing technology and data management.
Matt D'Amore
Liaison at Cornell Tech
Matt D'Amore serves as the Liaison at Cornell Tech, facilitating collaborations between academia and industry.
Matthew D'Amore
Director of the Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell Tech
Matthew D'Amore is the Director of the Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell Tech, integrating law and technology education.
Matthew Shkaf
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Matthew Shkaf is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, supporting technological advancements.
Melissa Woods
Staff Paralegal at Center for Elder Law & Justice
Melissa Woods is a Staff Paralegal at the Center for Elder Law & Justice, assisting with elder law cases.
Michael Hernandez
IT Director at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Michael Hernandez is the IT Director at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, managing IT infrastructure.
Michael Samuelian
Director at Urban Tech Hub at Cornell Tech
Michael Samuelian is the Director of the Urban Tech Hub at Cornell Tech, focusing on urban technology initiatives.
Michelle Peterson
Director of Technology at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Michelle Peterson is the Director of Technology at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, managing technological infrastructure.
Mike Donnelly
IT Director at Legal Aid Society of Rochester
Mike Donnelly is the IT Director at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, overseeing technology infrastructure.
Paula Couselo-Findikoglu
Deputy Director at New Mexico Judiciary
Paula Couselo-Findikoglu is the Deputy Director at the New Mexico Judiciary, focusing on technology initiatives.
Pavita Krishnaswamy
Director of Litigation at Legal Services NYC
Pavita Krishnaswamy is the Director of Litigation at Legal Services NYC, leading litigation strategies.
Peter Lesser
Director of IT at Legal Aid Society of Rochester
Peter Lesser is the Director of IT at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester, overseeing technology infrastructure.
Quinten Steenhuis
Clinical Fellow at Suffolk University Law School
Quinten Steenhuis is a Clinical Fellow at Suffolk University Law School, specializing in legal technology.
Quisquella Addison
Executive Director at LawHelpNY
Quisquella Addison is the Executive Director of LawHelpNY, offering online legal information and referrals.
Renee L. Danser
Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School
Renee L. Danser is the Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School, focusing on empirical research in legal services.
Rochelle Klempner
Counsel at Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
Rochelle Klempner is the Counsel at the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, providing legal guidance.
Sally Curran
Executive Director at Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County
Sally Curran is the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, leading pro bono legal services.
Sally Fisher Curran
Executive Director at Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County
Sally Fisher Curran is the Executive Director of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County, leading pro bono legal services.
Sara Solfanelli
Supervising Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Sara Solfanelli is a Supervising Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, overseeing legal cases.
Sateesh Nori
Attorney-in-Charge at Legal Aid Society
Sateesh Nori is the Attorney-in-Charge at the Legal Aid Society, overseeing legal operations.
Shira Galinsky
Senior Program Manager at Pro Bono Net
Shira Galinsky is the Senior Program Manager at Pro Bono Net, managing legal technology programs.
Stephen Goldmeier
Consultant at Just-Tech
Stephen Goldmeier is a Consultant at Just-Tech, providing technology consulting for legal services.
Suzanne Tomatore
Director at City Bar Justice Center
Suzanne Tomatore is the Director at the City Bar Justice Center, leading initiatives to provide pro bono legal services.
Tim Baran
Technology Innovation Manager at Pro Bono Net
Tim Baran is the Technology Innovation Manager at Pro Bono Net, developing technology solutions for legal services.
Tyler Lehr
Technology Specialist at NYS Unified Court System
Tyler Lehr is a Technology Specialist at the NYS Unified Court System, managing court technology projects.
Event Details
- Date
- October 7-14, 2020
- 8 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 N/A, United States
- N/A
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal services providers, technologists, court staff, and other stakeholders interested in leveraging technology to enhance access to justice.
- Attendees
- Nearly 450 registrants, including 338 from New York State and participants from 23 other states and several countries.