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Justice Technology Association

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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering innovative technologies that enhance access to justice for all. We support a growing community of Justice Tech startups, advocates, and mission-aligned organizations.

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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Congrats to JTA member @courtroom5.com on a free #ChatGPT plugin built for the millions of Americans who face civil court without a lawyer: case assessment, deadline tracking, and next-step guidance - covering all 50 states. Learn more: buff.ly/o2Ito80 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Courtroom5 Brings Free Civil Court Guidance with ChatGPT Enterprise Plugin
Three jurisdiction-aware tools — case assessment, deadline tracking, and next-step guidance — now free in ChatGPT Enterprise across all 50 U.S. states. DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
JTA partner @lawdroid.bsky.social's new #hackathon puts advocates in the builder's seat: no developer required, funded build-access included, every project open-sourced. Ideas due 10-21-2026. Learn more: buff.ly/HfbaxG9 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #A2J
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LawDroid Virtual Hackathon | Build Better Justice
Bring your idea for courts, legal aid, or access to justice. Join a global, virtual, open-source hackathon built around better justice.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Proud to spotlight the American Legal Technology Awards, co-founded by @lawdroid.bsky.social, a new JTA Mission Aligned Org! Seven years of honoring #LegalInnovation. 📅 Oct 25 📍Boston, MA Tickets: buff.ly/qCxdH7N #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #ALTA2026
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American Legal Technology Awards — The Oscars of Legal Innovation
An annual awards competition and gala that celebrates the people and companies pushing legal technology forward.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to JTA member #BoardWise on one year of helping licensed professionals navigate complaints, audits, and disciplinary matters, with real outcomes like dismissals and early termination of probation. Learn more: buff.ly/lTpNeDG #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Want justice tech news and member wins delivered once a month, no noise? Our newsletter covers new members, media mentions, funding resources, and what's moving in the space. Sign up: buff.ly/SqqqJ59 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Subscribe to the Justice Tech Beacon | Justice Technology Association
Get monthly insights on justice tech startups, funding opportunities, policy updates, and ecosystem news. Join founders, investors, and advocates building a more equitable legal system.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@descrybe-ai.bsky.social just landed inside Microsoft 365 Copilot, one of six new Legal Services connectors. It's also a JTA milestone: Descrybe started as a JTA Member and has since become a Mission Aligned Organization! buff.ly/18Js69c #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Descrybe Brings Legal Research and Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Copilot
Descrybe’s expansion into Microsoft 365 Copilot further advances its strategy to make legal intelligence available wherever people work BOSTON, September 2, 2026 — Descrybe today announced that…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Tomorrow! Learn how Legal Aid of NC and Franklin County Municipal Court's Self-Help Center integrated the #JusticeTechDirectory into their own systems. 📅 Sept 23, 2026 🕙 10-11 AM MDT Free + 1.0 HR CLE credit. Learn more: buff.ly/wAOBjXN #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
92% of people with civil legal problems in 2022 didn't get enough legal help, up from 86% in 2017. Legal aid orgs do powerful work, but they're overwhelmed. We support the technology that helps close that gap. Learn more: buff.ly/sUQ2TSx #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#ScamAlert: a fake email claiming to be from JTA is offering $500,000 to join our board. JTA doesn't pay board members and didn't send this. Please don't click or reply. Sonja's take: "This doesn't happen to people who aren't winning." She's not wrong 🙂 But still, report at buff.ly/weEs7Fx
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Koolay's Grant Hub Lite gives nonprofits under $1M in revenue free access to a database of 30,000+ live grant opportunities, EIN-matched funder research, and an application tracker. No credit card required. Learn more: buff.ly/RlEjsEd #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Koolay — The operating system for nonprofits
Donations, donor CRM, Grant Hub, scholarships, events, volunteers, project management, bank sync, budgets, websites, and email — one login replaces ten SaaS subscriptions.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
An Australian man just won his Fair Work Commission case using a team of paid AI agents to build his argument. It's a real #AccessToJustice win, but it took an IT background and expert AI use to pull off. Learn more: buff.ly/f6CFJ3U #JusticeTech #LegalTech
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An ‘AI legal team’ has won its first case. It’s a rare win for access to justice
A recent ruling suggests that if used well, AI offers an opportunity to improve access to justice. Courts and tribunals will have to perform a careful balancing act.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Welcoming Damien Riehl as a new JTA Advisor: lawyer since 2002, coder since 1985, co-architect of the SALI and FOLIO legal data standards, and chair of the MSBA AI Committee's AI Sandbox, a program built around #AccessToJustice. Learn more: buff.ly/epjBoIl #JusticeTech #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
State courts are under pressure: rising caseloads, staffing shortages, and real questions about where AI fits. AI Policy Consortium upcoming webinar: moving courts from AI planning to execution, drawing on the 2026 State Courts survey. Register here: buff.ly/4ojMzJG #A2J #CourtInnovation #NCSC
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Justice tech in Africa looks different by design: a hotline and IVR tool in Malawi, legal consultations built into M-Pesa in Tanzania, and shipping containers turned into virtual law offices in Uganda. Learn more: buff.ly/WFtQd77 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #A2J
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Sylvia Ilahuka | There’s an app for that: Justice tech in Africa
Here’s a look at three locally-led African organizations that are bringing the law to the people and breaking new ground as they do so.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Welcoming Richard Granat as a new JTA Advisor: attorney, legal educator, and legal entrepreneur behind JusticeXpress Services, Law Media Labs, SmartLegalForms, and DirectLaw. Learn more: buff.ly/VqxlZ5g #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
NextLadder Ventures just launched a $1B initiative for "NavTech": tools that help people navigate high-stakes decisions like medical debt, job loss, and benefits access. They've named legal aid and justice as next areas to explore. Learn more: buff.ly/VxyGRT1 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #NavTech
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Scaling NavTech to Support Economic Mobility for Millions | Fast Forward posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Many Americans struggle with climbing the economic ladder — a third of U.S. adults can’t even cover a $400 emergency. From managing sudden health crises to missing out on critical benefits, people…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
5.1 billion people worldwide still lack meaningful access to justice. JTA's Digital Divide in Justice 2026 Report maps where tech is expanding access, where more work is needed, and what steps to take next. Free Download: buff.ly/xDt1p4N #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #DigitalDivide2026
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Legal tech companies looking to do more for access to justice: partnering with JTA gets you into collaborative research and joint initiatives with an international network of justice tech leaders. Learn more: buff.ly/vryAX2F #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTechForGood
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Welcoming Brittany Kauffman as a new JTA Advisor: CEO of #IAALS and a leader in civil justice reform for more than a decade, working across courts, rules committees, and bar organizations nationwide. Learn more: buff.ly/zBqKZBE #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Building a B2C justice tech startup? JTA membership gets you a global network of founders and investors, mentoring and resources, and a bigger platform to reach the people you're trying to help. Learn more: buff.ly/TQkxEVF #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTechStartups
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Welcoming Amanda Brown as a new JTA Advisor: founder of Lagniappe Law Lab, chair of Louisiana's ATJ Commission tech subcommittee, and longtime ABA Center for Innovation contributor. Learn more: buff.ly/xkayQnv #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The American Arbitration Association just rolled out new resources for people going through arbitration without a lawyer: plain-language guides, AI tools, and training for arbitrators handling these cases. Learn more: buff.ly/PH4gh00 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech
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Helping Self-Represented Parties In Arbitration
AAA-ICDR Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Maya Markovich explains why accessibility matters in arbitration, how technology and human-centered design can come together to fix the justice gap,…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The Justice Technology Association connects founders, funders, and advocates building tools to expand access to justice. Join other mission-driven individuals and organizations working to close the gap. Get Involved: buff.ly/PMMDnIV #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #JoinTheMovement
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Next in the TRI & @statecourts.bsky.social #AIPolicy Consortium series: how to evaluate and test AI tools for accuracy, tone, and outcomes pre- or post-launch. Practitioners from LSC, Stanford Legal Design Lab, & Duke Law. Aug 19, 1PM ET buff.ly/40LL9wy #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
The Justice Tech Beacon is JTA's monthly newsletter for founders, funders, advocates, and legal professionals tracking the movement to expand access to justice through technology. Free to subscribe. buff.ly/sOnaATm #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New #ScalingJustice: How #JusticeTech in East Africa is designed for people, trust, and real-world constraints rather than formal legal systems, and what the rest of the world should be learning from that. buff.ly/jqIU5lx ✍️ @mayamarkovich.bsky.social #AccessToJustice #JusticeInnovation
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Scaling Justice: Rethinking justice innovation throughout the Global South | Thomson Reuters Institute
Justice technology in East Africa is reshaping access to justice and legal aid by designing for people, trust, and real-world constraints, rather than just formal legal systems
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
JTA Member #Rasa has helped 34,000 people clear their criminal records in three states since 2022. Free AI eligibility screening in 3 min. 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 90% 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒅. NPR covered their work this week: buff.ly/owZw1oE #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #CriminalJustice
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For those with criminal records, AI is breaking down barriers to employment
Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
@iaals.bsky.social just published a 𝑪𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒖𝒊𝒅𝒆 to help advocates, funders, and policymakers talk about civil justice with greater clarity and consistency. Free download: buff.ly/SApkSbu #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalPolicy #LegalInnovation #CivilJustice
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Civil Justice Messaging Guide | IAALS
This guide is designed to help partners and stakeholders speak with greater clarity, consistency, and impact about civil justice, whether they are engaging policymakers, seeking funding, talking to…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#ConsumerProtection and #AccessToJustice are usually framed as competing priorities in #LegalTechRegulation. We disagree. A harm-based regulatory framework built on transparency, and accountability–not restrictions, can provide both. buff.ly/Jl2flaT #JusticeTech #LegalPolicy #ScalingJustice
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
JTA is 100% volunteer-run. Donations fund the programming, research, and community support that keeps the JTA ecosystem moving. A donation is a direct way to support our mission and help us scale our Members’ impact. Donate: buff.ly/GhyVHcT #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #JusticeInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Record investment, yet still 5.1 billion people without meaningful #AccessToJustice. JTA's 2026 Digital Divide in Justice Report looks at what's working, what needs improvement, and what comes next. Download the free report: buff.ly/vmtXYOi #JusticeTech #LegalInnovation #LegalPolicy
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
JTA Members and MAOs are making it possible for people to navigate legal processes without an attorney. The Justice Tech Beacon is JTA's free monthly newsletter covering milestones, funding opportunities, and more. Sign up: buff.ly/kFYnH75 #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
JTA is the only trade association dedicated to D2C/B2C #JusticeTech startups. We connect members to an international network of advisors, funders, and peers, monthly programming, and visibility across the justice tech ecosystem. Apply: buff.ly/T8D0Pon #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Frontline Justice and Josef are rolling out an AI assistant for community justice workers helping families navigate #SNAP denials after H.R. 1. #LawSites coverage: buff.ly/fVspRSn #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalAid #LegalTech #LegalInnovation
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Frontline Justice and Josef Partner on Multi-State Rollout of AI to Protect Access to SNAP Benefits
The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a critical benefit that helps to alleviate food insecurity for vulnerable populations, supporting over 40 million low-income…
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
JTA Investor Allies get direct access to a vetted pipeline of justice tech founders building direct-to-consumer legal solutions. Impact investors and grantmakers, this one's for you. Learn more: buff.ly/DhYJumV #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #ImpactInvesting #LegalTech #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
JTA's partner network connects legal tech platforms, nonprofits, law firms, and mission-aligned orgs working to expand access to justice. Learn how to join as a Mission Aligned Organization: buff.ly/vpLukaU #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #MissionDriven #LegalTech
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘: Free 3-part AI training series for #LegalAid professionals. #LSNTAP, @everlaw.bsky.social for Good, and OpenAI Academy. July 15, 22, and 29 @ 1PM ET. Foundations, workflows, and ethics. Register: buff.ly/cQvTiLq #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
JTA is the only trade association built for direct-to-consumer legal tech startups. Networking, programming, and visibility for founders working to bridge the access to justice gap. Join the Movement: buff.ly/23D2ibC #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #LegalInnovation #Founders
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
New #ScalingJustice column from JTA's @mayamarkovich.bsky.social and JTA Advisor Ken Friedman: the case for replacing #UPL as the framework for regulating AI legal tools, and what a consumer protection approach looks like instead. buff.ly/SaGRaSQ #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalPolicy
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Next week: #TRI & #NCSC's AI Policy Consortium webinar on how courts can prepare for AI-assisted litigation. Learn how to identify and describe the data and strategies courts can employ 𝑛𝑜𝑤. July 15 @ 1PM ET Register: buff.ly/vRD9erN #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #CourtInnovation #AIinCourt
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
𝐈𝐧 𝟕𝟓-𝟗𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. Stay current with the #JusticeTechBeacon, our free monthly newsletter covering member milestones, funding opportunities, sector news, and more. Sign up: buff.ly/RSzZTKQ #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalTech #JTA
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#FastForward just launched a 6-week hybrid program for founders building AI-powered nonprofits. $10K grant, beta launch support, and a week in SF. Applications open now through July 17th: buff.ly/C1yIpMU #JusticeTech #AIForGood #AIInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
New guide from AALL's LISP-SIS: Best Practices for Using AI in Legal Research, A Guide for Non-Lawyers. Practical guidance on using tools like Claude responsibly for legal research. ➡️ buff.ly/WF6ZiwQ Press release: buff.ly/xctLhlF #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #LegalResearch #AI
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Coercive control is one of the hardest things to prove in family court. JTA Member #Aurora is in early access, turning co-parenting message records into court-ready timelines and pattern analysis. Free, no data stored. Learn More 👉 buff.ly/IHkPuId #AccessToJustice #CoerciveControl #FamilyLaw
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Aurora — coercive-control pattern analysis
Years of messages. One brief the court can actually read.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New research: How a small Kentucky #LegalAid nonprofit can use #AI to expand capacity. Concrete problem, practical toolkit, step-by-step workflow. AI handles logistics. Lawyers handle judgment and representation. Serving 15%+ more clients. 👉 buff.ly/6hFU4gB #JusticeInnovation #AccessToJustice
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
JTA Member #Thurgood built CaseFile AI with #Claude to help workers understand their legal options after wrongful termination, retaliation, or whistleblower disputes. Plain language 𝒊𝒏, Plain language 𝒐𝒖𝒕. Free, no attorney required. buff.ly/P6ehx4N #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #WorkplaceRights
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CaseFile AI — Match Your Workplace Situation to the Law
CaseFile AI analyzes what happened to you at work, matches it to federal and state statutes, and evaluates your claim — then connects you with an associate who can represent your case.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Texas State Bar: comprehensive guide to #AI and #AccessToJustice. Case studies from legal aid organizations. Best practices. Ethical frameworks. Real outcomes. Practical info attorneys need to deploy AI responsibly in legal aid and pro bono work. 👉 buff.ly/NJp3pn6 #JusticeTech
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AI and Access to Justice: Resources for Texas Attorneys
AI can significantly enhance access to justice by increasing efficiency and expanding the reach of legal services.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Every time #LegalAccess expands, the same fight happens. Self-help books. LegalZoom. Now AI. Each time, regulators protected the profession, not consumers. New in #ScalingJustice: We need regulation focused on consumer protection, not protectionism. 👉 buff.ly/ZKnceXl #UPL #AccessToJustice
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When technology & regulation clash: A brief history of UPL as it enters the age of AI - Thomson Reuters Institute
UPL shows how each new tech advancement has forced regulators to confront what happens when technology clashes with the profession's rules.
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📣 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔: 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔. The webinar will focus on how the #LegalProfession evolves, how new models emerge, what policy frameworks are proven to work. 📅 June 24 🕘 1PM EST Register Free: buff.ly/laTRXkL Hosted: @stanfordclp.bsky.social #LegalInnovation
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Justice Technology Association @justicetechassn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
JTA Resources library is redesigned and easier to navigate! Research on the justice tech ecosystem. Reports on what's working in access to justice. Podcasts. Expert analysis on AI and regulation. All curated in one place. ➡️ buff.ly/yGTerBV #JusticeTech #AccessToJustice #JusticeResearch
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