Edit**About The Guest(s):**Maya Markovich is a recovering lawyer and the founder of the Justice Technology Association (JTA), a trade association that collaborates with startups, investors, courts, clinics, academia, and journalists to close the access to justice gap. She has a deep understanding of the legal tech industry and is passionate about using technology to make a broader social impact.Drew Amerson is the Director of LexLab, a center within UC Law SF that focuses on legal tech and innovation. He has experience as an entrepreneur and has run a legal tech accelerator for five years. Drew is dedicated to helping law students and startups navigate the intersection of law and technology.**Summary:**Maya Markovich and Drew Amerson discuss the Justice Tech accelerator, a program that supports startups focused on closing the access to justice gap. They explain how the program came about and the role of organizations like Generator and Village Capital in providing curriculum and sourcing companies. Maya and Drew also discuss the intersection of technology and the legal industry, particularly the use of AI and the challenges of regulation. They emphasize the need for collaboration and partnerships to address the inequities in the legal system. The program is a 13-week hybrid program that provides support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for the participating companies. Maya and Drew highlight the demand for justice tech solutions and the importance of inclusivity in the ecosystem.**Key Takeaways:**– Technology is an access to justice issue and can be part of the solution to close the access to justice gap.- Justice tech startups face unique challenges due to the antiquated and highly regulated nature of the legal industry.- The use of AI in the legal industry can increase the delivery of legal services and make them more accessible to a wider population.- The justice tech sector is growing, and there is a need for more support and collaboration to address the inequities in the legal system.- The Justice Tech accelerator provides a platform for startups to connect, learn, and grow, with a focus on inclusivity and impact.**Quotes:**– “Technology really is an access to justice issue in and of itself.” – Maya Markovich- “There’s a huge untapped market for legal services, and we need to figure out how to utilize technology to help those who can’t afford a lawyer.” – Drew Amerson
About The Guest(s):
Maya Markovich is a recovering lawyer and the founder of the Justice Technology Association (JTA), a trade association that collaborates with startups, investors, courts, clinics, academia, and journalists to close the access to justice gap. She has a deep understanding of the legal tech industry and is passionate about using technology to make a broader social impact.
Drew Amerson is the Director of LexLab, a center within UC Law SF that focuses on legal tech and innovation. He has experience as an entrepreneur and has run a legal tech accelerator for five years. Drew is dedicated to helping law students and startups navigate the intersection of law and technology.
Summary:
Maya Markovich and Drew Amerson discuss the Justice Tech accelerator, a program that supports startups focused on closing the access to justice gap. They explain how the program came about and the role of organizations like Generator and Village Capital in providing curriculum and sourcing companies. Maya and Drew also discuss the intersection of technology and the legal industry, particularly the use of AI and the challenges of regulation. They emphasize the need for collaboration and partnerships to address the inequities in the legal system. The program is a 13-week hybrid program that provides support, mentorship, and networking opportunities for the participating companies. Maya and Drew highlight the demand for justice tech solutions and the importance of inclusivity in the ecosystem.
Key Takeaways:
- Technology is an access to justice issue and can be part of the solution to close the access to justice gap.
- Justice tech startups face unique challenges due to the antiquated and highly regulated nature of the legal industry.
- The use of AI in the legal industry can increase the delivery of legal services and make them more accessible to a wider population.
- The justice tech sector is growing, and there is a need for more support and collaboration to address the inequities in the legal system.
- The Justice Tech accelerator provides a platform for startups to connect, learn, and grow, with a focus on inclusivity and impact.