Richmond Journal of Law and Technology Symposium 2020
The Richmond Journal of Law and Technology Symposium 2020, organized by the University of Richmond's Journal of Law and Technology, focused on the theme "Technology, Innovation, and Modern Lawyering." This virtual event brought together legal professionals, scholars, and technologists to explore the evolving intersection of law and technology.
Key topics included the impact of technological advancements on legal practice, ethical considerations in implementing new technologies, and the transformation of legal service delivery models. Sessions addressed issues such as legal process outsourcing, automation in contract management, and the role of artificial intelligence in legal services.
Notable speakers featured at the symposium were Lucy Bassli, founder of InnoLegal Services PLLC; Danielle Giroux, partner at Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman; Dorna Moini, CEO of Documate; and Sam Glover, founder of These experts shared insights on innovative practices and the future of the legal profession.
The symposium was designed for legal practitioners, law students, and technologists interested in understanding and adapting to the rapid technological changes affecting the legal industry. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on integrating technology into their practices to enhance efficiency and client service.
Speakers(10)
Chad E. Burton
CEO at CuroLegal
Chad is the CEO of CuroLegal, a legal technology consulting and software development firm. He serves on the ABA Standing Committee on the Delivery Of Legal Services and the Board of Directors for the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium. Chad regularly speaks on topics related to legal technology, virtual law practice, and the future of the legal profession.
Damien Riehl
Managing Director at Fastcase Legal Research Platform
Damien Riehl is a lawyer and technologist with experience in complex litigation, digital forensics, and software development. At Fastcase, he helps lead the design, development, and expansion of the Fastcase Legal Research Platform, integrating AI-backed technologies to improve legal workflows and power legal data analytics.
Danielle Giroux
Partner at Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman
Danielle represents individuals, businesses, property owners, and recreational facilities in various tort and contract claims across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She frequently speaks on the ethical use of technology and social media in the law.
Dorna Moini
Founder and CEO at Documate
Dorna is the CEO and co-founder of Documate, a no-code document automation platform for lawyers. She was previously a litigator at Sidley Austin and has been recognized as a Legal Technology Resource Center Woman of Legal Tech by the ABA.
Dylan Phillips
Annual Symposium Editor at Richmond Journal of Law and Technology
Dylan is the Annual Symposium Editor for the Richmond Journal of Law and Technology and a J.D. Candidate at the University of Richmond School of Law. He authored an article on the implications of sting operations in the context of new technological trends.
Jacob A. Young
Professor at Bradley University
Dr. Young co-authored an article on whistleblower protection laws with Dr. Marcum, focusing on the intersection of law and technology.
Jacob Tingen
Managing Partner at Tingen & Williams
Jacob Tingen is the Managing Partner at Tingen & Williams, a law firm specializing in immigration, business, and intellectual property law. He focuses on providing innovative legal solutions and leveraging technology to enhance client services.
Lucy Bassli
Founder and Principal at InnoLegal Services, PLLC
Lucy is a legal industry expert and founder of InnoLegal Services PLLC, offering legal advice and consulting on operationalizing the practice of law. She specializes in contracting, resource allocation, automation, process optimization, and smart risk-taking.
Sam Glover
Founder at Lawyerist.com
Sam is the founder of Lawyerist.com, the host of The Lawyerist Podcast, and co-author of The Small Firm Roadmap. He helps lawyers understand the economic, demographic, and technological changes shaping the present and future of small-firm law practice.
Tanya M. Marcum
Professor of Business Law at Foster College of Business, Bradley University
Dr. Marcum conducts research in employment law, small business start-up issues, alternative dispute resolution, privacy law, and the protection of whistleblowers.
Event Details
- Date
- March 20, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, law students, technologists