There is an online form available from the New York Courts which allows adults to change their name in the State of New York. The form can be used statewide and it is one of the most popular online forms in the United States, hosted by Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp Interactive. From just October to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Technology
Subscribe to Technology RSS FeedSanctuary Cities: Rights of State and Local Governments in Immigration Enforcement
Posted in Immigration, PLI, TechnologyIn its executive orders, the Trump administration announced plans to enforce immigration law more aggressively, and recruit state and local governments to help. The plans include punishing “sanctuary cities” by withholding federal funds. What does “sanctuary” mean? And what are the rights of state and local governments to resist a role in immigration enforcement? Sanctuary… Continue Reading
Support Immigrants in Two Easy Steps
Posted in Announcements, Immigration, Legal Services, Mobile, Resources, Technology, Website LaunchAs we enter a new year and a new administration, immigrants and advocates have cause to worry. Last week’s executive orders on immigration signal real action on threats to deport large numbers of immigrants and punish the states and localities that try to protect them, among other draconian measures. Many are asking, “what can I… Continue Reading
Pro Bono Net at the 2017 TIG Conference
Posted in Announcements, Conferences, Courts, Legal Services, Staff News, TechnologyThe 2017 Technology Initiative Grants Conference (TIG) kicks off on Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas. The TIG Conference brings together technologists, legal aid staff, courts, funders and others to explore innovative ways of using technology to promote full access to legal assistance for low-income individuals. Pro Bono Net will be well-represented again this year, with a… Continue Reading
Pro Bono Net is at the NLADA’s 2016 Annual Conference!
Posted in Conferences, Legal Services, Pro Bono, Staff News, TechnologyThe National Legal Aid & Defender Association‘s 2016 Annual Conference starts today and Pro Bono Net is participating! The NLADA’s annual training conference provides the opportunity for those in the civil legal aid, indigent defense, and public interest law communities to exchange ideas and further develop their professional skills. Mark O’Brien, Sam Halpert and Mike Grunenwald… Continue Reading
Volunteering Through Technology Initiative: Citizenshipworks at Brooklyn Public Library
Posted in Celebrate Pro Bono Week, Immigration, Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer ProfilePro Bono Net would like to recognize the thousands of volunteer lawyers who make a huge difference for those in need and the incredibly important work of pro bono volunteers in building our capacity to meet the vast unmet need for civil legal services. This year we are celebrating National Pro Bono Week through a special… Continue Reading
Volunteering Through Technology Initiative: LiveHelp with Joan Archer
Posted in Celebrate Pro Bono Week, Legal Services, Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer ProfilePro Bono Net would like to recognize the thousands of volunteer lawyers who make a huge difference for those in need and the incredibly important work of pro bono volunteers in building our capacity to meet the vast unmet need for civil legal services. This year we are celebrating National Pro Bono Week through a special… Continue Reading
Volunteering Through Technology Initiative: LHI Forms with Nancy Watson
Posted in Celebrate Pro Bono Week, Legal Services, Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer ProfilePro Bono Net would like to recognize the thousands of volunteer lawyers who make a huge difference for those in need and the incredibly important work of pro bono volunteers in building our capacity to meet the vast unmet need for civil legal services. This year we are celebrating National Pro Bono Week through a special… Continue Reading
Volunteering Through Technology Initiative: Closing the Gap with Jordan Chisolm, Esq.
Posted in Announcements, Celebrate Pro Bono Week, Legal Services, Pro Bono, TechnologyPro Bono Net would like to recognize the thousands of volunteer lawyers who make a huge difference for those in need and the incredibly important work of pro bono volunteers in building our capacity to meet the vast unmet need for civil legal services. This year we are celebrating National Pro Bono Week through a special… Continue Reading
IAN Presents their Fifth Annual E-Conference Fundraiser
Posted in Announcements, Conferences, Immigration, Libraries, Pro Bono, Resources, Staff News, Technology, WebinarThe Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) is excited to announce its fifth annual e-conference fundraiser, “Cutting Edge Issues in Immigration Law,” from October 31 to November 4, 2016. Join us for a week-long series of interactive online trainings with national experts on representing children, administrative advocacy, entry & admission, U visas, and provisional waivers. We explore… Continue Reading
Online resources empower Spanish speaking communities in the US
Posted in Immigration, Legal Services, Resources, TechnologyHispanic Heritage month, a chance look at the wealth of contributions the Hispanic community has made and continues to make in our society, is almost over. As we celebrate the contributions, we continue to support our communities in achieving their dreams and goals by providing assistance in overcoming civil legal issues and access to justice. Continue… Continue Reading
Happy Citizenship Day!
Posted in Immigration, Legal Services, Mobile, Resources, TechnologyIn honor of Citizenship day this past weekend, the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net would like to highlight our new and improved Citizenshipworks mobile app! Citizenshipworks is an award-winning free online service that helps those who are eligible to apply for citizenship, step-by-step. With a DIY application and online and in-person legal support, Citizenshipworks is a one-stop-shop for… Continue Reading
Electronic Evidence: A Rose with a Thorn
Posted in Legal Services, PLI, Pro Bono, Resources, Seminar, Technology, WebinarOn August 8th, the Practising Law Institute presented a seminar/webinar entitled “Electronic Evidence in the New York State Courts: Representing the Legal Services Client 2016” to explore best practices, safety concerns, and ethical considerations in the case law surrounding electronic evidence for legal services clients in New York. Technology has become a ubiquitous part of… Continue Reading
LSNTAP/PBN Community Training Series: From Investment to Impact: Recent Outcomes Evaluations of Legal Aid Tech Projects
Posted in Legal Services, Resources, Technology, WebinarJillian Theil is the Pro Bono Net Training and Field Support Coordinator and has been with Pro Bono Net since 2011. She manages the LSNTAP/PBN Community Training series. LSNTAP and PBN recently held a webinar on evaluations, “From Investment to Impact: Recent Outcomes Evaluations of Legal Aid Tech Projects.” The training explored technology project evaluation… Continue Reading
A Law Student Perspective into the 2016 NYS Civil Legal Aid Tech Conference
Posted in Conferences, Legal Services, TechnologyOn June 23rd 2016, the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice, in partnership with NYSTech, held the New York Statewide Civil Legal Aid Technology Conference. Pro Bono Net’s summer legal intern was in attendance and offers her perspective on the conference below. Darlene Mottley is a 2L student at Brooklyn Law School in New York. As… Continue Reading
LSNTAP/ PBN Community Training Series: 50 Tech Tips 2016
Posted in Legal Services, Resources, Staff News, Technology, WebinarJillian Theil is the Pro Bono Net Training and Field Support Coordinator and has been with Pro Bono Net since 2011. She manages the LSNTAP/PBN Community Training series. Stay tuned for more LSNTAP blogs this summer! Pro Bono Net and LSNTAP kicked off their 2016 LSNTAP Community Training series with the recurring favorite,… Continue Reading
Law School Access to Justice Conference NY 2016: A First Timer Perspective
Posted in Conferences, Pro Bono, Staff News, TechnologyThis weekend as we celebrate our Independence Day, we should remember that our country was founded on the principles of freedom and justice. However, for millions of Americans access to justice is still beyond reach. Pro Bono Net seeks to increase access to justice through innovative technology solutions and expertise in building and mobilizing justice… Continue Reading
Live LawHelp Interactive (LHI) Developer Training: July 11-12, 2016
Posted in Announcements, Resources, Seminar, TechnologyWe are excited to announce that the next live LawHelp Interactive (LHI) developer training will take place July 11-12, 2016 at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. Why Attend? Participants in this free training will learn how to author interactive interviews for self-represented litigants, volunteer attorneys or advocates. For those already familiar with the… Continue Reading
Iron Tech Winners: Immigration Healthcare Eligibility Application Liaison, iHeal
Posted in Announcements, Conferences, Immigration, Pro Bono, Staff News, TechnologySpring 2016 Winners of the Iron Tech Lawyer Competition Pro Bono Net’s Executive Director, Mark O’Brien co-teaches an experiential course at Georgetown Law called “Technology, Innovation and Legal Practice– Access to Justice” with Professor Tanina Rostain and Adjunct Professor Kevin Mulcahy. Students in the seminar hear from a range of experts on legal technologies and access to justice…. Continue Reading
Resources for Advocates Working with Immigrant Families
Posted in Announcements, Pro Bono, Resources, TechnologyAuthor: Abigail Krusemark, Immigrant Youth Resources Coordinator (AmeriCorps VISTA) Newly arrived, undocumented Central American children and families face many challenges in the United States: understanding their rights, finding a lawyer, and enrolling children in school, among others. The increase in arrivals has also put pressure on the courts, nonprofit legal and social service providers, and volunteer… Continue Reading
Pro Bono Net Staff Shares Expertise at 2016 Equal Justice Conference
Posted in Announcements, Conferences, Legal Services, Press Release, Staff News, TechnologyFor Immediate Release May 9, 2016 CONTACT: Jax Gitzes, Pro Bono Net 212-760-2554 x462 | jgitzes@probono.net Strengthening Partnerships among Key Players in the Civil Justice System At the 2016 Equal Justice Conference (EJC) this week, several Pro Bono Net staff members will be presenting at multiple sessions on a variety of equal justice issues. The Conference takes… Continue Reading
Tune in tomorrow for the Georgetown Iron Tech Lawyer Competition
Posted in Announcements, Conferences, Staff News, TechnologyTomorrow, students from Georgetown Law compete in the Iron Tech Lawyer Competition, made possible through the efforts of the Georgetown Law Center and Neota Logic. The Iron Tech Lawyer competition asks students to design an application or a technology based system, such as a website, to solve a legal problem. These designs are then judged by… Continue Reading
National Reentry Week 2016: LawHelp Interactive online forms help people apply for expungement
Posted in Announcements, Legal Services, Resources, Staff News, TechnologyThis week has been designated National Reentry Week by the US Department of Justice. Those who have served their time and paid their debt to society, are at a disadvantage when reentering into the main stream. Pro Bono Net’s LawHelp Interactive provides access to online forms for those who qualify for expungement. One of the… Continue Reading
Microsoft partners with Legal Services Corporation and Pro Bono Net to create access to Justice Portal
Posted in Announcements, Legal Services, Pro Bono, Staff News, TechnologyPosted April 19, 2016 by Dave Heiner, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of the Regulatory Affairs team at Microsoft Dave leads Microsoft’s Regulatory Affairs team, which is focused on privacy, accessibility, telecommunications and computer security policy and regulation worldwide. Dave joined Microsoft in 1994 and for many years oversaw its antitrust work. He is… Continue Reading