Talk Justice Podcast Episode 98: Self-Help Legal Kiosks Create Adaptable Access
"Talk Justice" is a podcast series produced by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), focusing on expanding access to justice and addressing challenges within the legal community. Episode 98, titled "Self-Help Legal Kiosks Create Adaptable Access," features a discussion on the implementation and impact of self-help legal kiosks in providing legal assistance to underserved populations.
In this episode, host Lee Rawles converses with legal aid and technology experts, including Ariel Clemmer, Executive Director of 603 Legal Aid in New Hampshire; Mauricio Duarte, Chief Operating Officer at A2J Tech; and Susan L. Myers, Director of Litigation at Nevada Legal Services. The discussion centers on how self-help legal kiosks are being utilized to bridge the justice gap by offering accessible legal resources to individuals lacking personal computers or smartphones.
The episode delves into the design and deployment of these kiosks, highlighting their placement in community locations such as libraries and social service providers. The guests share insights on the adaptability of the kiosks, the importance of community involvement in their success, and the role of technology in enhancing access to legal information and services.
This podcast episode is particularly relevant for legal professionals, technologists, and community organizers interested in innovative solutions to improve access to justice. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the practical implementation of legal technology and the collaborative efforts required to make legal assistance more accessible to all.
Speakers(4)
Ariel Clemmer
Executive Director at 603 Legal Aid
Ariel Clemmer is Executive Director of 603 Legal Aid in New Hampshire. As the only LSC-funded entity in the state, 603 Legal Aid serves as a centralized intake hub for all civil legal issues, and provides information, representation, advocacy, and education via in-house staff and pro bono counsel.
Lee Rawles
Assistant Managing Editor at ABA Journal
Lee Rawles joined the ABA Journal in 2010 as a web producer. She has also worked for the Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal and Legacy.com. She holds an M.S. in New Media from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a B.S. in journalism from the University of Illinois. Lee is the host of ABA Journal: Modern Law Library, the 2016 Lisagor Award winner for Best Podcast.
Mauricio Duarte
Chief Operating Officer at A2J Tech
Mauricio Duarte is a lawyer from Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala) with an LL.M. from St. Thomas University (Minnesota). He is the COO for A2J Tech, a company incorporated in Denver that builds legal tech solutions to improve access to justice. In addition, Mauricio is an Of Counsel Partner of LegalPlus, a law firm focused on advising technology entrepreneurs and technology companies.
Susan L. Myers
Director of Litigation at Nevada Legal Services
Susan L. Myers is the Director of Litigation at Nevada Legal Services. She has a wide range of experience in both private practice and legal services. She joined NLS in 2022 as Project Manager of the Nevada Legal Kiosk Project, which designed and installed dedicated computers that provide a portal to curated free legal information in 28 libraries across Nevada.
Event Details
- Date
- January 14, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, community organizers