"Closing the Justice Gap with Technology" is a session presented at the Legal Services Corporation's Innovations in Technology Conference (LSC ITC). This session is organized by the Free Law Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making legal information more accessible and usable for the public.
The session focuses on introducing free technological tools designed to support legal advocates and pro bono volunteers. Key topics include the use of RECAP, a browser extension that enhances access to federal court documents, and CourtListener, a comprehensive legal research platform. The discussion also covers the ethical use of artificial intelligence in legal research, emphasizing the importance of verifying AI-generated citations.
Attendees can expect practical demonstrations of these tools, showcasing their application in nonprofit legal practices. The session also addresses common challenges faced by legal professionals, such as limited access to traditional research tools and time constraints, and illustrates how these free resources can help overcome these obstacles.
This session is particularly beneficial for legal aid organizations, pro bono coordinators, and individual practitioners seeking cost-effective solutions to enhance their legal research capabilities and improve service delivery to underserved communities.
Speakers(3)
Jenifer Whiston
Director of Philanthropy at Free Law Project
Jenifer Whiston is the Director of Philanthropy at Free Law Project, focusing on advancing access to justice through technology and open legal data.
Mallory Gibson
PAI Managing Attorney at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
Mallory Gibson serves as the PAI Managing Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, overseeing pro bono initiatives to support underserved communities.
Michael Lissner
Executive Director at Free Law Project
Michael Lissner is the Executive Director of Free Law Project, leading efforts to make legal information freely accessible and to improve the legal system through technology.
Event Details
- Date
- July 10, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Legal Services Corporation's Innovations in Technology Conference
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal aid organizations, pro bono coordinators, individual practitioners