Civil Justice and Digital Innovation

The digital revolution has reshaped every aspect of our lives, including the civil justice field. This session focused on the transformative impact of digital technology and innovative service delivery models. Panelists explored emerging trends, new tools, and initiatives designed to bridge justice gaps and improve access to legal services. Discussions centered around leveraging technology like generative AI, improving data collection and analysis, and implementing user-centered service models to create more responsive and equitable civil justice systems.

Panelists:

• Moderator: Tanina Rostain, Professor of Justice Innovation, Justice Lab at Georgetown Law
• Margaret Hagan, Executive Director, Legal Design Lab at Stanford Law School
• Quinten Steenhuis, Co-Director & Practitioner in Residence, Legal Innovation & Technology Lab (LIT Lab) at Suffolk Law School
• David Engstrom, LSVF Professor in Law, Stanford Law School
• Jason Tashea, Founding Director, Judicial Innovation Fellows Program at Georgetown Law

This session was part of the Making Justice Accessible Summit in March 2024, which brought together a diverse group of participants from various fields for sessions and workshops addressing the civil justice gap. Learn more.

In 2023, the American Academy convened a discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence on equitable access to legal and other professional services. Watch a video of that event here.