This one-hour course offers attorneys a concise introduction to generative AI and its implications for legal practice. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge of AI technologies, understand their applications in automating legal documents and enhancing litigation support, and recognize the significant efficiency gains they offer.
Join us for a transformative 90-minute session as we delve into the groundbreaking world of transforming access to justice through the reimagination of the legal process through the lens of AI. We are at the cusp of a revolution, a great transition, where technology converges with the pursuit of justice to dismantle barriers and empower individuals worldwide.
Led by two esteemed speakers, Zoe Dolan, Supervising Attorney at the Appellate Clinic, Public Counsel, and Charmaine Lacsina, Director of Innovation and Strategy at Open Door Legal, we will embark on a thought-provoking journey that explores the intersection of technology, social impact, and the pursuit of a more equitable legal system.
The session will begin with an introduction to AI tools that can increase access to justice, highlighting areas of overlap and divergence among tools designed for lawyers and self-represented litigants. Discover how the power of innovation is being harnessed to bridge the gap between privilege and access to justice, unlocking opportunities for the most marginalized members of society.
Zoe will demo her Clinic's AI tools, discuss how they can help everyday folks engage with the legal system and the courts, and offer some preliminary findings and perspective on what we are learning about how human beings and machines interact in the context of litigation.
Drawing from a wealth of experience in building people-focused products and programs, Charmaine has been at the forefront of this transformative movement. With a passion for solving complex systemic human problems, Charmaine's career path has led her to spearhead the creation of the first technology network to build universal legal representation.
Charmaine will present two AI tools: 1. An internal tool to streamline the screening form process for guests using an AI agent. 2. An AI partnership for legal discovery.
Through captivating storytelling and compelling insights, Charmaine will unveil the inner workings of these AI-driven tools and their potential to revolutionize the way justice is accessed and delivered. Discover how cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data analytics are being leveraged to break down traditional barriers and create a more inclusive legal ecosystem.
By the end of this presentation, you will be inspired and equipped with a deeper understanding of the potential of technology to transform access to justice. Discover how you can play an active role in this movement, whether through collaboration, advocacy, or the implementation of innovative solutions within your own sphere of influence.
AI brings both promise and peril across all sectors, and the practice of legal aid is not immune. In this program, we will share lessons learned from LCCRSF’s use of traditional and generative AI tools in our community serving clinics and programs. In particular, we will discuss strategies for developing an ethical AI practice and future roles for AI in reducing the justice gap.
Moreover, the Law Center for Better Housing's Rentervention Program will teach providers how to use AI to increase their homelessness prevention services. Specifically, we will walk providers through how to use AI to increase their capacity to draft letters to landlords and divert capacity towards eviction defense services. Walk away with the knowledge to create your own AI-supported letters for clients.
As pandemic-era eviction protections end across California, an increasing number of tenants are being served with eviction notices. Many tenants face difficulties in even responding to these evictions, a necessary step in avoiding default judgments and the loss of their homes. The Tenant Power Toolkit, introduced in July 2022, is an online self-help resource that generates answers and related initial documents for tenants, allowing them to raise defenses, waive a default, and fight the eviction. Over the last year, ICLC has successfully utilized the power of community organizers with expertise in outreach, lawyers with knowledge of housing law, and pro bono partners with a desire to advocate, to turn the Toolkit into a powerful weapon against unlawful evictions. ICLC would like to present the use of the Toolkit and how technology and collaborations can help tackle one our biggest crises - homelessness.
Building Justice Bridges with Web Tools: The work of addressing digital divides includes building effective, plain-language, pro-per centered web tools. This session will highlight two innovative approaches and strategies for creating new web tools and report on pro-per feedback and impact on service delivery . First, Alison Corn ( Judicial Council of California) will walk through the recent overhaul of self-help resources on the state’s website to create a new resource rich platform . Next, Bertha S. Hayden from Bet Tzedek Legal Services will demonstrate a new platform focused on replicating a self-help clinic experience. Presenters will share a framework for getting started and lead a group discussion on best practices.
