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Legal Tech and the Future of Civil Justice

by Stanford Law School

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.

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.

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