A reprise of a popular topic, this year we present examples of new innovations in technology to support pro bono in an Ignite-style format. The special pre-Celebrate Pro Bono Week webinar will cover various technologies in use by pro bono lawyers, as well as tips on how to make these technologies more effective and helpful for their pro bono programs.

To see the Connecting Justice Communities blog post on this webinar, click here.

Panelists:

• Paul Haidle, Director Volunteer Attorney Program, New Mexico Legal Aid
• Tony Lu, Citizenship Works Project Coordinator, Pro Bono Net
• Claudia Johnson, LawHelp Interactive Program Manager, Pro Bono Net
• Ric Morgan, Attorney, Ric N. Morgan, LLC
• Beth Andersen, Attorney, Johnson & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PC
• Brian R. Houghton, Litigation Projects Manager, Pro Bono Law Ontario

A perennial favorite- join us as we present 50 new technology tips! from new tools to new hacks, start the school season off right with this fast-paced session.  Pulling from a broad range of presenters- from technologists, website administrators, attorneys, to tips from the community, the hour will fly by!

To see the Connecting Justice Communities blog post on this webinar, click here.

Panelists:

• Talley Wells, Disability Integration Project Director, Atlanta Legal Aid Society
• Tony Lu, Citizenship Works Project Coordinator, Pro Bono Net
• Kim Marshall, Content Developer and Project Manager, Arkansas Legal Services Partnership
• Jessie Posilkin, Training and Implementation Specialist, Legal Services Corporation

Moderator:

Xander Karsten, LawHelp Program Coordinator, Pro Bono Net

This webinar will review online intake, what it is, how it fits in the delivery of legal services continuum, and share two models of how two different programs have implemented it. Our examples from WA and NH will cover how online intake overlaps with telephonic intake and in person intake and how these programs manage online intake to promote access to legal services. We will then discuss the nuts and bolts of what legal non-profits need to be aware of and know before they start an online intake from a technology point of view. We will wrap up with an example of how to use intake data to facilitate and support regional resource allocation and collaboration across agencies as a way to promote systemic regional advocacy and effective resource allocation. The training will be helpful for those considering online intake projects, or for groups already doing online intake who are looking for examples/ideas of how other groups are maximizing the potential of online intake and its fruits. Attendees are strongly encourages to review prior online intake presentations as background, but not required.

To see the Connecting Justice Communities blog post on this webinar, click here.

Panelists:

• Bob Aubin, Paralegal and Self-Employed Developer
• Breckie Hayes-Snow, Deputy Director, Legal Advice & Referral Center
• Joan Kleinberg, Director of CLEAR/Private Bar Development, Northwest Justice Project
• Ed Marks, Executive Director, New Mexico Legal Aid

Moderator:

• Claudia Johnson, LawHelp Interactive, Program Manager, Pro Bono Net

This webinar highlights new tools and approaches that aid advocates with legal screening, triage and analysis activities, and help litigants navigate unfamiliar legal processes. We'll hear from panelists working on cutting edge projects in the nonprofit legal sector, how expert systems can enhance service delivery and support community partnerships, and tools and techniques that focus on balancing considerations rather than applying rules. Join us to hear about what's new - and what's next - in this area.

To see the Connecting Justice Communities blog post on this webinar, click here.

Panelists:

• Zach Hutchinson, Student and Research Assistant, Georgetown University Law Center
• Adam Friedl, Program and Special Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net
• Donna Dougherty, Attorney-in-Charge at JASA/Legal Services for the Elderly in Queens
• Marc Lauritsen, President, Capstone Practice Systems

Moderator:

• Liz Keith, Program Director, Pro Bono Net

A wide range of technology tools are being used by legal service providers and courts to enhance legal services and court access for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities. This webinar will showcase innovative uses of websites, interactive forms, videos, apps, SMS campaigns, and fotonovelas to meet these legal needs. We will begin by looking at some of the challenges of creating and maintaining multi-lingual tech tools and examine possible solutions to these challenges as these tools increasingly become a central part of legal service delivery models and access to justice.

To see the Connecting Justice Communities blog post on this webinar, click here. 

Panelists:

• Kathy Daniels,  IT Administrator with Statewide Legal Services in Connecticut
• Rochelle Klempner, Chief Counsel, NYS Courts Access to Justice Program
• Mike Monahan, Director of State Bar of GA/GLSP Pro Bono Project
• Sandra Sandoval, Field Support Coordinator, Immigration Advocates Network
• Mirenda Watkins, LawHelp Interactive Program Coordinator, Pro Bono Net