"I would say reimagining justice for us is around responsibly harnessing technology and really investing in, where we can carefully, in AI tools to help the people that we serve. Carter added she wanted to use the technology to allow her staff to do their cases faster in order to spend more time sitting with the people that we represent."
"The conversation coincided with Gideon Day, the 63rd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Gideon v. Wainwright, which established the constitutional right to counsel for defendants in state-level felonies who cannot afford it. The decision led to the dramatic growth of the Legal Aid Society, which originally did not take on criminal cases."
"The panel, moderated by Brooklyn Law School Professor Alexis Hoag-Fordjour between Carter, City Corporation Counsel Steven Banks and historian Bekah Friedman traced the organization's changes from a small immigrant aid program to the nation's largest and oldest public defense and civil legal services provider."
The Legal Aid Society celebrated its 150th anniversary with a panel discussion featuring CEO Twyla Carter, City Corporation Counsel Steven Banks, and historian Bekah Friedman. Carter outlined the organization's future direction, emphasizing responsible adoption of artificial intelligence tools to enhance case work efficiency and allow attorneys more time with clients. The event coincided with Gideon Day, marking 63 years since the landmark Gideon v. Wainwright Supreme Court decision establishing the constitutional right to counsel. The Legal Aid Society evolved from a small immigrant aid program into the nation's largest public defense and civil legal services provider. The organization has historically launched initiatives addressing social issues, including the Prisoners' Rights Project following the 1970s Attica prison uprising.
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