JUNE 17, 2025 — NEW YORK, NY
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jessica Darling
development@probono.net
Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit leader in transforming access to justice through technology and collaboration, is pleased to announce the appointment of seven distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Anne Chandler, Joe Green, Scott Rechtschaffen, Damien Riehl, Dr. Rebecca Sandefur, Jacqueline Schafer, and Pelin Serpin.
With deep expertise in access to justice research, legal services delivery, and legal technology, these new members will help guide Pro Bono Net’s strategic direction in its next chapter of impact.
“We are incredibly excited about our new board members. When I reflect on what has allowed Pro Bono Net to work effectively across the access to justice community for 25 years, it is our amazing staff, our generous supporters and partner organizations and last but not least an incredibly committed and hardworking board. Anne, Joe, Scott, Damien, Rebecca, Jacqueline, and Pelin welcome!” – Michael Hertz, Pro Bono Net Co-Founder and Board Member
Meet Our New Board Members

Anne Chandler is the Founding Executive Director of the Texas Immigration Law Council, a statewide legal advocacy organization launched in 2023. A lifelong advocate for immigrant rights, Anne previously led Houston Volunteer Lawyers—the largest pro bono legal services provider in Texas—and the Houston office of the Tahirih Justice Center. Her efforts have supported thousands of immigrants and survivors of violence. Anne also served as a Clinical Professor at the University of Houston Law Center’s Immigration Clinic and has received honors from the State Bar of Texas and The Christian Science Monitor for her work.

Joe Green is Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, where he leads innovation efforts to modernize the firm’s legal service delivery and business model. Also of counsel in the firm’s New York office, Joe brings extensive experience advising startups and venture capitalists. A widely published writer and speaker on legal innovation, his academic work has been cited by SEC officials. Previously, he served as a Senior Legal Editor at Practical Law, where he developed solutions to help lawyers work more efficiently.

Scott Rechtschaffen is Chief Knowledge Officer at Littler Mendelson, where he leads a 60+ person knowledge management team to drive innovation in legal service delivery. A 10-year member of the firm’s board and current AI Governance Committee member, Scott also co-founded ComplianceHR, a legal tech venture focused on employment law compliance. He has been named to the Fastcase 50 and was recognized by the Financial Times as one of North America’s most innovative lawyers.

Damien Riehl is a lawyer and technologist who combines decades of experience in litigation, digital forensics, and software development. A leader in legal data and AI, he serves as Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s AI Committee and Co-Chair of the Governor’s Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. At the vLex Group, Damien helps integrate AI across legal research platforms spanning over 100 countries. He’s also a key contributor to legal data standards through his earlier expansion of SALI and his current work with the ALEA Institute’s FOLIO project.

Rebecca L. Sandefur is a Professor at the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics, and a courtesy Professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. A nationally recognized leader in civil justice research, her work spans legal service delivery, the role of pro bono, and the use of lawyers, non-lawyers, and digital tools in resolving legal issues. Dr. Sandefur also serves as Faculty Fellow at the American Bar Foundation, where she founded and leads the Access to Justice Research Initiative. She was appointed to the Arizona Commission on Access to Justice and co-founded Frontline Justice with Matthew Burnett.

Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief.ai, recognized as Legalweek’s 2023 Litigation Product of the Year and a 2025 finalist for Best Use of AI in Litigation. Named 2025 Innovator of the Year by Legalweek and a 2025 ABA Legal Rebel, Jackie is a trailblazer in legal AI. She previously served as an Assistant Attorney General in Alaska and Washington and in-house counsel at a $3B national nonprofit. Her accolades include the ABA Women of Legal Tech and Fastcase 50. She currently serves on AI and legal technology committees with the Texas and Washington state bars.

Pelin Serpin is a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York, where she advises companies on complex corporate and commercial transactions relating to technology and intellectual property. Her work spans M&A, strategic alliances, and IP licensing and commercialization in sectors including digital health, AI, FinTech, and electric and autonomous vehicles. Pelin actively contributes to the firm’s Inclusion, Opportunity & Community Committee and regularly speaks on emerging technology-related legal issues such as generative AI. She earned her JD from Columbia Law School in 2016.
View the full list of Pro Bono Net’s Board of Directors here. Their leadership is instrumental in fulfilling Pro Bono Net’s mission and strategic goals.
About Pro Bono Net
Pro Bono Net is the country’s leading nonprofit access to justice innovator with a 25-year history of impact. We build digital tools and partnerships that help people navigate the law, access justice, and live more secure lives. In 2024, we reached more than 10 million people with online legal rights resources, self-advocacy support, and referrals to trusted legal help.