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The Future of Legal Services Speaker Series: Rohan Pavuluri, Andrea S. Jarmon, and Andrew Arruda

Name: The Future of Legal Services Speaker Series: Rohan Pavuluri, Andrea S. Jarmon, and Andrew Arruda
Start: 2020-08-20
End: 2020-08-20

by IAALS and University of Denver Sturm College of Law

The Future of Legal Services Speaker Series is a collaborative initiative between IAALS and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, aiming to explore and discuss innovative approaches to legal service delivery and regulation. On August 20, 2020, the series featured a virtual panel discussion titled "The Future of Legal Services with Rohan Pavuluri, Andrea S. Jarmon, and Andrew Arruda." This event focused on how regulatory reforms and the creation of diverse ecosystems can address issues of racial injustice within the legal system.

The panelists included Rohan Pavuluri, CEO and co-founder of Upsolve, a nonprofit assisting low-income families with bankruptcy filings; Andrea S. Jarmon, founder of Jarmon Law Group, who represents indigent clients in various legal matters; and Andrew Arruda, co-founder and former CEO of ROSS Intelligence, a leader in legal technology. The discussion centered on the systemic barriers within legal education and practice that perpetuate racial inequities, such as disparities in LSAT scores and the bar exam, and how regulatory reforms can help dismantle these obstacles.

The event was approved for one hour of Colorado Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit, providing attendees with professional development opportunities. The virtual format allowed for a broad audience, including legal professionals, academics, and advocates, to engage in the conversation and gain insights into the challenges and potential solutions for achieving racial justice in the legal system.

This session was particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, and educators interested in understanding and addressing the systemic issues contributing to racial disparities in legal services. Attendees gained valuable perspectives on the importance of regulatory reform in creating a more equitable and accessible legal system for all individuals.

Speakers(3)

Andrea S. Jarmon

Founder at Jarmon Law Group

Andrea S. Jarmon is a self-described 'Lawyer Mommy.' This single mother of seven manages a full household and a solo law practice. Her practice focuses primarily on representing indigent clients in dependency, criminal, and family law matters. Prior to establishing her private practice, Andrea was a prosecutor with the City of Seattle, the City of Auburn, and also served as an Assistant Attorney General. Andrea is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, where she was a Teaching Fellow in the law school's Legal Writing Program. The UW is the same institution she entered as a homeless undergraduate student and went on to earn BA degrees in English and Women’s Studies. Andrea taught as an adjunct faculty member for six years at Green River Community College and two years at Tacoma Community College. She is a former member of the Washington State Bar Association's Board of Governors and LLLT Board and currently serves on WSBA's Diversity Committee.

Andrew Arruda

Co-Founder/CEO at ROSS Intelligence

Andrew Arruda is a Canadian entrepreneur and attorney. He is chief executive officer and co-founder of the artificial intelligence company ROSS Intelligence, a leader in the legal technology industry. Arruda speaks internationally on the subjects of AI, legal technology, and entrepreneurship and has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, WIRED, CNBC, CBS, Bloomberg, Fortune, Forbes, TechCrunch, The Washington Post, and the Financial Times. A member of the Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2017, as well as a 2016 TED speaker, Arruda aims to forever change the way legal services are delivered. Prior to co-founding ROSS Intelligence, Arruda worked at a Toronto litigation boutique and with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Development in Lisbon, Portugal. Arruda is proud to have served as Subcommittee Chair of the Alternative Business Services and Multi-Disciplinary Practices subcommittee of the State Bar of California’s Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Service (ATILS) and to currently serve on the IAALS Board of Advisors.

Rohan Pavuluri

Co-Founder/CEO at Upsolve

Rohan Pavuluri is the CEO and co-founder of Upsolve, a nonprofit that helps low-income families file bankruptcy for free using an online web app. Upsolve has relieved over $225 million in debt and is America's largest consumer bankruptcy nonprofit. In 2019, Fast Company named Upsolve the Social Justice World Changing Idea of the Year. He is also a board director at the National Access to Justice Center, a member of the Making Justice Accessible Project at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a member of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Legal Services Corporation. Pavuluri graduated from Harvard College with an AB in Statistics.

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