Legal Tech and the Future of Civil Justice is a four-session virtual event organized by Stanford Law School, focusing on how digital technologies are reshaping the civil justice system. The event is designed for judges, court administrators, rulemakers, legislators, academics, practitioners, and entrepreneurs interested in understanding the intersection of legal technology and civil justice.
The sessions cover a range of topics, including the current state and trajectory of legal tech, its implications for civil litigation and procedural rules, the potential for digital technologies to expand access to justice, and the need for changes in judicial administration to promote fair and responsible development of legal technologies. Specific areas of discussion include e-discovery, outcome prediction engines, virtual trials, online dispute resolution platforms, and tools for unrepresented individuals.
Notable speakers include Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar of the Supreme Court of California, Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack of the Michigan Supreme Court, and Professor Gillian Hadfield from the University of Toronto Law Faculty. The event also features experts from various law schools and institutions, providing diverse perspectives on the future of civil justice in the digital age.
This event is particularly relevant for professionals seeking to navigate changes in the legal landscape post-COVID-19, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by legal technology. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital innovations are influencing civil justice and the legal profession.
Speakers(25)
Albert Yoon
Professor of Law at University of Toronto Law Faculty
Albert Yoon is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Law Faculty and Co-Founder of Blue J Legal, focusing on empirical legal studies.
Ben Barton
Professor of Law at University of Tennessee College of Law
Ben Barton is a Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Chief Judge Lee Rosenthal
Chief Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Chief Judge Lee Rosenthal serves on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, contributing to federal jurisprudence.
Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack
Chief Justice at Michigan Supreme Court
Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack serves on the Michigan Supreme Court, overseeing the state's judicial system.
David Freeman Engstrom
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
David Freeman Engstrom is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in civil procedure and legal technology.
David Slayton
Administrative Director at Office of Court Administration, State of Texas
David Slayton is the Administrative Director of the Office of Court Administration for the State of Texas, overseeing court operations and administration.
Gillian K. Hadfield
Professor of Law at University of Toronto Law Faculty
Gillian Hadfield is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Law Faculty and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society.
J.J. Prescott
Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law School
J.J. Prescott is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and founder of Matterhorn, focusing on criminal law and civil litigation dynamics.
Jens Frankenreiter
Postdoctoral Fellow in Empirical Law and Economics at Columbia Law School
Jens Frankenreiter is the Postdoctoral Fellow in Empirical Law and Economics at the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership at Columbia Law School.
Jim Greiner
Honorable S. William Green Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School
Jim Greiner is the Honorable S. William Green Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School and Faculty Director of the Access to Justice Lab.
John Armour
Professor of Law and Finance at Oxford University
John Armour is Professor of Law and Finance at Oxford University and a Fellow of the British Academy and the European Corporate Governance Institute. He has published widely in the fields of company law, financial regulation, and corporate insolvency.
Jonah B. Gelbach
Professor of Law at Berkeley Law
Jonah B. Gelbach is a Professor of Law at Berkeley Law, with interests in civil procedure, evidence, and law and economics.
Judge Paul Grimm
Judge at United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Judge Paul Grimm serves on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, contributing to federal jurisprudence.
Julian Nyarko
Assistant Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Julian Nyarko is an Assistant Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in contract law and empirical legal studies.
Justice Mariano-Florentino Cu5ellar
Justice at Supreme Court of California
Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar
Justice at Supreme Court of California
Justice Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar serves on the Supreme Court of California, contributing to the development of state law and policy.
Margaret Hagan
Director at Stanford Law School, The Legal Design Lab
Margaret Hagan is the Director of the Legal Design Lab at Stanford Law School, focusing on legal innovation and design.
Mari Sako
Professor of Management Studies at Saïd Business School, Oxford University
Mari Sako is a Professor of Management Studies at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, specializing in global strategy and professional services.
Myriam E. Gilles
Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law
Myriam Gilles is a Professor of Law at Cardozo School of Law, specializing in class actions and civil procedure.
Natalie Byrom
Director of Research at The Legal Education Foundation
Natalie Byrom is the Director of Research at The Legal Education Foundation and a former Expert Advisor to Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.
Nora Freeman Engstrom
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Nora Freeman Engstrom is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, recognized for her expertise in tort law and legal ethics.
Norman W. Spaulding
Professor of Law at Stanford Law School
Norman W. Spaulding is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, specializing in professional responsibility, civil procedure, and federal courts. His research concentrates on the history of the American legal profession and theories of adjudication.
Renee L. Danser
Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at Harvard Law School, The Access to Justice Lab
Renee Danser is Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships with the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School, focusing on improving access to justice through empirical research.
Tanina Rostain
Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Tanina Rostain is a Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Director of the Justice Lab, focusing on access to justice and legal technologies.
Victor D. Quintanilla
Professor of Law at Maurer School of Law – Indiana
Victor D. Quintanilla is a Professor of Law at the Maurer School of Law – Indiana and Co-Director of the Center for Law, Society & Culture.
Event Details
- Date
- February 17, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Stanford, United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Judges, court administrators, rulemakers, legislators, academics, practitioners, and entrepreneurs interested in legal technology and civil justice.