Quinten Steenhuis discusses using legal tech to help close the justice gap, tech competence in law, favorite collaboration tools, AI and automation in solving legal problems, and much more in this episode. Stay tuned for tech tips and insights from the experts.
Quinten Steenhuis focuses on leveraging legal tech to bridge the Access to Justice Gap by simplifying legal processes.
Steenhuis advocates for showcasing practical applications of technology to shift lawyers' perspectives towards embracing tech in their practices.
Deep dives
Innovative Approaches to Access to Justice Technology
Quentin Steenhouse, a legal technology expert and practitioner, discusses his role at Suffolk University Law School, where he focuses on utilizing technology to address access to justice challenges. Through the Legal Innovation and Technology Lab, he leverages technology to simplify legal processes and bridge the Access to Justice Gap, such as developing guided interviews akin to TurboTax for legal problem navigation.
Changing the Legal Profession's Perception of Technology
Steenhouse emphasizes the importance of showcasing real-world applications of technology in the legal field to shift lawyers' perspectives. By demonstrating practical tools like guided interviews and electronic filing systems, attorneys can witness tangible benefits and efficacy, fostering a more receptive attitude towards incorporating technology into their practices.
Enhancing Technology Competence Among Lawyers
Steenhouse reflects on the increasing interest in technology among lawyers, particularly post-COVID-19 and the advent of Chat GPT technology. He notes a shift in lawyers' attitudes towards embracing technology due to heightened awareness of its potential benefits, especially in improving access to justice.
Empowering Law Students with Legal Tech Skills
Quentin Steenhouse advocates for exposing law students to innovative legal technology tools and approaches to foster interest and proficiency in leveraging technology for legal solutions. By integrating hands-on learning experiences, such as building user-friendly legal tech solutions and focusing on practical applications like plain language communication, students can develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for technology within the legal realm.
The core of what Quinten Steenhuis does at Suffolk University’s Legal Innovation and Technology Lab is find new ways to help poor people gain access to legal help to work toward closing the justice gap. Dennis and Tom talk with Quinten about his work in this space to learn more about legal tech’s uses and potential for solving large-scale problems in the justice system. Quinten explains specific tech developed at the Lab, talks about tech competence and education amongst attorneys and law students, shares his favorite collaboration tools, and much more. Quinten also digs into the best current uses of AI and automation and their many possibilities for solving more problems for lawyers.
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Quinten Steenhuis is Practitioner in Residence at Suffolk University Law School and founder of Lemma Legal.