Speaking on a recent justice tech panel, Courtroom5 CEO Sonja Ebron outlined the three critical dimensions of Access to Justice: courts providing self-help tools, advocates offering pro bono and legal aid, and self-represented litigants (SRLs) developing their Personal Practice of Law. Sonja emphasized Courtroom5’s mission to empower SRLs handling serious civil cases like debt collection, foreclosure, and medical malpractice.
Had a wonderful time on the AI and Access to Justice panel with Sonja Ebron, Lakethia Jefferies, and Daniel W. Linna Jr. at the Law and Technology Symposium and Summit, hosted by NCCU School of Law Technology Law and Policy Center.
The challenge is enormous but the opportunities to close the justice gap are out there, and this panel presentation reminded me that sometimes we just need to take a deep breath, step out of our comfort zones, and dive in… maybe with a little extra courage…
— Scheree Gilchrist, LANC Chief Innovation Officer
Drawing from her own experience—an engineering professor who had to learn litigation the hard way—Sonja showcased Courtroom5’s tools: educational resources, guidance from chatbot Sylvia, AI-powered document journeys, and professional support options. “Technology can put SRLs on a level where they can task a lawyer appropriately while retaining control of their case,” Sonja explained.