Virtual Hearing: Artificial Intelligence and Access to Justice in 2025
The "Virtual Hearing: Artificial Intelligence and Access to Justice in 2025" was a webinar organized by the New York State Bar Association's President's Committee on Access to Justice. This event focused on exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on access to justice for indigent clients in New York and across the country.
Key topics addressed during the hearing included the role of AI in legal research and case management, ensuring AI does not compromise attorney-client privilege, the potential of AI to predict legal outcomes and streamline processes, ethical considerations and governance of AI in the legal field, and legislative and regulatory approaches to AI in law.
The event featured a panel of distinguished speakers, including Ronald J. Hedges, Principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC; Scott B. Reents, Of Counsel at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; and Aubrie Souza, Principal Court Management Consultant at the National Center for State Courts. Their insights provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of AI's current and future role in enhancing access to justice.
This hearing was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, law students, policymakers, and technology experts interested in the intersection of AI and law. Attendees gained valuable knowledge on how AI can be leveraged to improve the delivery of legal services while addressing associated ethical and privacy concerns.
Speakers(11)
Alexander Horowitz
Chief Operating Officer at Legal Services NYC
Alexander Horowitz is the Chief Operating Officer at Legal Services NYC, managing operations to ensure the effective delivery of legal services to low-income communities.
Aubrie Souza
Principal Court Management Consultant at National Center for State Courts
Aubrie Souza is a Court Management Consultant at the National Center for State Courts, working on projects related to court access through technology. She received her JD from Suffolk University Law School and has experience developing guided online interviews to assist self-represented litigants.
Jeffrey Cox
Director of Global Content Marketing at vLex
Jeffrey Cox is the Director of Global Content Marketing at vLex and serves as Chairperson of Bay Area Legal Services, contributing to the development and dissemination of legal information and services.
Kristen Sonday
Co-Founder at Paladin
Kristen Sonday is the Co-Founder of Paladin, a platform dedicated to increasing access to justice by connecting lawyers with pro bono opportunities.
Lisa Colpoys
Senior Consultant, AI Initiative at Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois
Lisa Colpoys is a Senior Consultant for the AI Initiative at the Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois, working on projects that explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and access to justice.
Randal Jeffrey
General Counsel at New York Legal Assistance Group
Randal Jeffrey serves as General Counsel at the New York Legal Assistance Group, overseeing legal matters and providing strategic guidance to support the organization's mission.
Ronald J. Hedges
Principal at Ronald J. Hedges LLC
Ronald J. Hedges is the Principal of Ronald J. Hedges LLC and served as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of New Jersey for over 20 years. He speaks and writes on topics related to electronic information, including procedural and substantive criminal law, information governance, litigation management, and the integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence into existing information governance policies and procedures.
Sam Harden
Senior Innovation Manager at Pro Bono Net
Sam Harden is the Senior Innovation Manager at Pro Bono Net, leading initiatives that leverage technology to expand access to legal assistance and resources.
Sateesh Nori
Senior Legal Innovation Strategist at Just-Tech
Sateesh Nori is a Senior Legal Innovation Strategist at Just-Tech, focusing on integrating technology solutions to enhance legal service delivery and access to justice.
Scott B. Reents
Of Counsel at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Scott B. Reents is a litigator focusing on electronic discovery and the application of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to legal practice. He represents clients in various litigation matters, regulatory matters, and internal investigations, overseeing the firm's data analytics and e-discovery work.
Zachary Zarnow
Deputy Managing Director, Access to Justice Team at National Center for State Courts
Zachary Zarnow serves as the Deputy Managing Director of the Access to Justice Team at the National Center for State Courts, focusing on initiatives to improve access to justice through innovative solutions.
Event Details
- Date
- May 21, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, law students, policymakers, technology experts, and individuals interested in the intersection of AI and law.
- CLE Credits
- 0.0 CLE credits