The report highlights the partnership’s significant outcomes through two key pro bono initiatives. First, a team of consultants helped JTA refine its messaging, define its value proposition, and develop strategic key messaging documents and pitch decks. Next, digital solutions experts from FindLaw rebuilt the JTA website, improving our web presence, reach, and search engine optimization (SEO). A case study also shows how Thomson Reuters is lending its hand to close the justice gap, leveraging the alliance for a more just society. Together, we’re working towards a future where justice is truly accessible to all.

For more details on the Impact Report, click here.

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JTA’s Executive Director, Maya Markovich hails the collaboration as a “critically needed strategy and positioning revamp.” By harnessing technology, this alliance aims to bridge the justice gap, empowering individuals to navigate the legal system with unprecedented ease.

To learn more, please read the JTA case study at Thomson Reuters.

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The fortunate cohort will benefit from expert mentorship and curriculum presented by experts from Village Capital, Gener8tor, and Dream.org. Dream.org is also contributing to a larger-than-ever demo day prize of $10,000. 

Why Join the Accelerator Program?

1. Expert Mentorship: Participants have access to industry experts for guidance and support throughout the program. Our mentors come from diverse backgrounds and have extensive experience in legal, access to justice, and tech sectors.
2. Valuable Resources: Startups will receive access to a wealth of resources, including workshops, training sessions, and exclusive content designed to help you navigate the challenges of the legal tech landscape.
3. Networking Opportunities: The program offers networking opportunities to  connect startups with potential investors, partners, and more.
4. Growth and Exposure: By participating in the accelerator program, startups can showcase their innovations to a broader audience, gaining exposure and credibility.

We are excited to see the groundbreaking solutions that will emerge from this program and the positive impact they will have on access to justice.

Applications are now open. We encourage all eligible justice tech startups to apply and take advantage of this unique opportunity. Find more information and the application here. Applications close on August 11. 

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Launched on 2/22/2022, JTA has fundamentally changed the dialogue on technology and access to justice, and established ourselves as the hub of an expanding ecosystem connecting entrepreneurs, top reform advocates, academic innovators, judiciary, policy experts, and investors. Our 50+ members demonstrate the concrete value we provide to the community we’re building. It’s striking to reflect on what we’ve achieved to date with limited resources, and it shows that we’re the right group, in the right place, at the right time to coalesce this meaningful and nascent sector.

We are overwhelmed by inbound interest from organizations to grow awareness of the unique opportunities justice tech represents, and with it, significant possibility to support underrepresented entrepreneurs and narrow the justice gap for the billions of people who cannot currently access their rights, but we need to expand bandwidth to capitalize on these opportunities.

We would deeply appreciate your support for our birthday present! 

JTA offers a number of tax-deductible paths for support for mission-aligned organizations, law firms, investors, or individuals that include public recognition and a range of additional benefits. We’re honored to be working together to further this critical work!

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Filed by seasoned paralegals Morag Black Polaski and Shawana Almendarez, alongside the North Carolina Justice For All Project, this legal action confronts state restrictions that infringe on First Amendment rights and hinder the provision of necessary legal support to those caught in the ‘missing middle’—individuals too affluent for legal aid yet unable to afford traditional legal services. This pivotal case underscores a broader debate on legal service delivery and the vital role of paralegals in bridging the justice gap.

The efforts highlighted in the lawsuit mirror the Justice Tech Association‘s broader mission of fostering innovation to make justice more accessible.

Read on for a comprehensive look at the implications of this lawsuit and its potential to reshape legal advice accessibility.

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As showcased in the Law.com article “Legal Tech’s Milestones for New(er) Technologies, Innovating for Good & More in 2023,” the JTA’s contributions in driving advancement have redefined the justice technology space.  JTA members played a pivotal role in harnessing these technologies to improve access to justice, reflecting a deep-seated commitment within the legal sector to use innovation for societal benefit. The JTA made significant strides in the justice tech sector, focusing on technology that narrows the access to justice gap. Initiatives like the first social impact legal tech accelerator with UC Law SF and community events with Village Capital and AmFam Institute helped support early-stage justice tech founders. Additionally, collaborations, such as the one with ProBonoNet, helped map out trends and opportunities in justice tech. This article explores the key achievements of 2023, underlining how they are reshaping the legal domain and contributing to a more just and equitable system.

To learn more about the new milestones of legal tech as well as how the JTA has left its impact, read the full article at Law.com.

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In less than two years since our founding, JTA has already welcomed 50 members and strategic partnerships and won the Chapman Award for Justice Improvement. The article highlights 18 member justice tech startups that had notable achievements in 2023. In practical terms, Markovich’s insights and perspectives underscore the increasing relevance and impact of justice tech in addressing access to justice issues and transforming the legal industry.

For a happy read, please follow this link.

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In a world where AI is reshaping the landscape, regulatory hurdles have long stifled innovation. Unauthorized practice of law and fee-sharing rules can hinder the scaling of alternate paths to justice equity by prohibiting non-lawyer investment and restricting legal work to law firms. The writer here epitomizes how tech innovators like Hello Divorce founder Erin Levine are challenging legal industry norms, and some states leading the charge in regulatory reform, these changes are fueling a wave of disruptive innovation.

The full article covering regulatory changes is here.

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Founder of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine has stated that she has encountered many unauthorized practice of law issues while building her company, however, she believes “the power of new technology stakeholders stemming from the hype and reality of artificial intelligence is likely to shift Rule 5.4 and unauthorized practice of law.” The innovative Hello Divorce approach not only highlights the significant challenges but also the vast opportunities in harnessing technology to democratize legal assistance. With the evolving regulatory landscape, Hello Divorce’s efforts underscore the vast potential of technology to fundamentally alter the delivery of legal services, paving the way for a future where legal access is more equitable and inclusive.

For a comprehensive understanding of these developments, the original Bloomberg Law article provides detailed insights.

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NOV 18 2023

UPL and Deregulation of Legal Services

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