The Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC) is an annual event organized by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), dedicated to exploring and promoting technological advancements that enhance access to justice for low-income individuals. The 25th edition of the conference took place from January 13 to 15, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together a diverse group of professionals committed to leveraging technology in the legal aid sector.
The conference featured a wide array of sessions covering key topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) applications in legal services, data-driven decision-making, cybersecurity measures, automation tools, and technologies supporting pro bono and community justice initiatives. A notable pre-conference AI Summit was held on January 12, providing attendees with hands-on workshops and advanced technology demonstrations focused on AI's transformative potential in legal aid.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in an expo hall showcasing innovative legal tech solutions, and hear from distinguished speakers, including keynote speaker Afua Bruce, a leading public interest technologist and author. The event attracted over 700 participants, including legal aid advocates, technologists, court personnel, law school professors, pro bono coordinators, and other professionals dedicated to enhancing legal services through technology.
The ITC is particularly beneficial for legal aid professionals, technologists, court staff, pro bono coordinators, private attorneys, law school students and professors, and law librarians. It offers a platform to learn about cutting-edge technology projects, share best practices, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at improving the delivery of legal services to underserved communities.
Speakers(5)
Afua Bruce
Principal at ANB Advisory Group
Afua Bruce is the author of 'The Tech That Comes Next: How Changemakers, Philanthropists, and Technologists Can Build an Equitable World.' She is a leading public interest technologist whose career spans government, non-profit, private, and academic sectors. Afua is the Principal of the ANB Advisory Group, a consulting firm that supports organizations in developing, implementing, or funding responsible data and technology solutions. Before founding ANB Advisory Group, Afua held senior science and technology roles at the White House, the FBI, and IBM. She was honored with a statue in the If/Then Exhibit highlighting women in STEM, which was displayed in the Smithsonian.
Cat Moon
Director of Innovation Design at Vanderbilt Law School
Cat Moon is the Director of Innovation Design at Vanderbilt Law School. She hosted a live recording of LSC’s 'Talk Justice' podcast at the conference, discussing AI's potential for expanding legal services with other experts.
Kristen Sonday
Co-founder and CEO at Paladin
Kristen Sonday is the co-founder and CEO of Paladin, a pro bono software company. She co-hosted the AI Summit for Legal Aid at the conference, providing education on the transformative potential of AI in legal aid and presenting real-world case studies showcasing the impacts of AI applications.
Lisa Colpoys
Senior Consultant for the AI Initiative at Lawyer’s Trust Fund of Illinois
Lisa Colpoys is the Senior Consultant for the AI Initiative at the Lawyer’s Trust Fund of Illinois. She works to create educational content for legal services providers about uses for AI and facilitates peer learning opportunities. Lisa participated in a live recording of LSC’s 'Talk Justice' podcast at the conference, discussing AI's potential for expanding legal services.
Sateesh Nori
Senior Legal Innovation Strategist at Just-Tech
Sateesh Nori is a lawyer, law professor, and author. He has been a legal services lawyer in New York City for 22 years and currently serves as the Senior Legal Innovation Strategist for Just-Tech. Sateesh participated in a live recording of LSC’s 'Talk Justice' podcast at the conference, discussing AI's potential for expanding legal services.
Event Details
- Date
- January 13-15, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States
- Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal aid professionals, technologists, court staff, pro bono coordinators, private attorneys, law school students and professors, law librarians.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Over 700 participants