The University of Richmond Law Library is pleased to host Jessica Frank, Director of Justice Initiatives at the Free Law Project, for an upcoming talk on legal technology, public access to the courts, and careers in the legal tech space.
The Free Law Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the law freely accessible to the public. During this event, Jessica will discuss the Free Law Project’s mission and projects, including CourtListener and the RECAP Project, which work to expand public access to judicial opinions and court dockets. Her talk will explore how legal technology can promote transparency, support access to justice, and strengthen public understanding of the legal system.
In addition to highlighting the organization’s work, Frank will reflect on her own career as a legal technologist. After earning her J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011, Jessica quickly transitioned from traditional legal practice to the intersection of law and technology. Before coming to the Free Law Project, Jessica spent 12 years training users at legal aid organizations, courts, and law schools on how to use technology to simplify legal processes and bridge the civil justice gap. Students interested in alternative legal careers, legal research, technology-driven advocacy, or access-to-justice initiatives will gain insight into the professional pathways available in this evolving field.
This event is hosted by the University of Richmond Law Library and is open to the law school community. This talk will be held March 4th, 12-1pm in the Moot Courtroom (lunch provided!). We hope you will join us for this timely discussion on the intersection of law, technology, and public access!