October Legal Tech
Month Featured
CLE
Over the past
years, we’ve all learned to take part of our practices online.
But what is e-lawyering, and how can we build client collaboration
and technology tools (legal products!) into this new form of
practice?
Most
lawyers think of document automation as strictly an internal tool for increasing
efficiency. It is that, of course; but, it’s also so much more. Law firms can
(and should) use client-facing tools to serve DIY-leaning clients or those
clients who wouldn’t otherwise hire a lawyer at all. And, since these systems
can be made available to clients at any time, they can increase revenue and lead
to creative revenue
sources.
This also poses a new gray area
in ethics. As a topic on the minds of many lawyers, states are issuing new rules
on how legal services can be provided across the board. We'll cover what online
activity can create an attorney-client relationship, what disclaimers need to be provided on consumer-facing tools, and
when UPL issues may arise if you're building and selling your tech with
non-lawyers.
In this
webinar, we’ll discuss these concerns and show you case studies on how you can
create your own version of LegalZoom, but better,
including:
• Creating a frictionless
client-intake process
• How to affordably develop a
minimum viable product to test the market for your
concept
• How to collaborate with clients online and
build your own legal product
• Developing a pricing
plan for client-facing document automation services
• A discussion of the ethical considerations around automated legal
applications, including the creation of an attorney-client
relationship
• Case studies of innovative
applications in family law, estate planning, housing, and
more!
Presenter:
Dorna Moini, CEO,
Gavel
Dorna Moini is the CEO and
founder of Gavel (www.gavel.io), the legal
automation infrastructure that allows attorneys to build client-facing document
automation products. Prior to starting Gavel, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley
Austin. There, in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations
to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and file
their paperwork, which led to the idea for Gavel.
Dorna is on the Legal
Services Corporation Emerging Leaders Council and a member of LAFLA's Advisory
Board. She was named an ABA Legal Rebel and a Fastcase 50 honoree. She also
teaches the Legal Innovations Lab at USC Law School.
CLE Credits:
1.0 Standard CLE Credits | Event Code: 492985
Cost:
MSBA/HCBA/RCBA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $45.00
Law Student: Free
Deadline to register: October 15, 2023
Remote Participation: This program is a webinar only. Remote instructions will be emailed to
you the day prior to the event.
Payments:
Please register online or over the phone by credit card whenever possible. If
you must pay by check, please use this registration
form. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager.
Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy.
Accommodations:We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which all
members can participate fully. If you need reasonable accommodations to
participate in this event, please notify the program manager with at least 72
hours notice prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements
for accommodations. Thank you.
Program Manager:
Jennifer
Carter
jcarter@mnbars.org