Let’s Talk PACER

DC and NY are gearing up for back-to-back talks on PACER, the federal courts’ online court records system. Carl Malamud is hitting the road, and is speaking at both events, to discuss, among other things, a full day of PACER protest to take place on May 1, 2015, in honor of Aaron Swartz. If you’re interested in participating in Carl’s campaign, check … Read More

Bogota Legal Hackers Is Alive!

We are proud to announce the first South American chapter of Legal Hackers. Daniel Santiago Acevedo has spearheaded the Bogota, Colombia chapter, and we are pumped to hear about their first event Thursday March 12. Until then, buena suerte, Bogota!

Stockholm Talks Drones

Legal Hackers’ first EU chapter is getting some great publicity after their most recent event on civilian drones.  The DC Chapter did a Drone BBQ last summer, so this is a theme Legal Hackers worldwide are wrestling with.  Here’s a note from Stockholm’s organizer, Robert Gullander: Stockholm Legal Hackers organized an event on Jan 27 focusing on the opportunities of … Read More

Legal Hackers Korea!

Sean Hayes has formed the first Asian chapter of Legal Hackers in Korea.  Message from Sean: I am excited to announce that Legal Hackers is, now, in Korea.  I will organize the first couple of meetings – we are, presently, discussing topics and a good location for the first meeting. If you are interesting in joining (no fees), please drop … Read More

DC: Le Hackies a Stunning Show of Civic Tech

Last week, DC Legal Hackers put on the organization’s first awards show to recognize people and projects that have made important contributions to Legal Hackers worldwide.  The event was well-attended, great music was playing, and tacos were deeeeee-licious.  Not to mention we got to geek out to all of the awesome work DC’s members put in this year. As you may be … Read More

NY Video: Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy

New video up for Legal Issues in the Sharing Economy.  Check it out! Panel: Diana Dellamere, Lyft Henry Imber, onefinestay Amyt Eckstein, Moses & Singer Moderated by Jonathan Askin. Sponsored by HP IDOL OnDemand, Clio, and Joynture.  Huge thanks to the New York chapter of ISOC for continuing video support!

Boston Globe Article

Check out this awesome article about Bill Palin, his submission to Code the Deal, and the upcoming Boston chapter of Legal Hackers. Young lawyers seek to shake up legal profession with mobile apps–Boston Globe

HP IDOL OnDemand Now a Sustaining Partner of Legal Hackers

Legal Hackers is proud to announce a new sustaining partnership with HP IDOL OnDemand (part of HP Big Data). With the assistance of HP IDOL OnDemand, Legal Hackers hopes to continue the international growth of its now several-thousand-members organization. Legal Hackers and HP IDOL OnDemand recently teamed up on Code the Deal, a three-day hackathon in September of 2014 that challenged participants … Read More

Legal Hackers Summit?

Some people have expressed an interest in holding a small convention of legal tech, innovation and hacking groups around the world.  Let us know if you would be interested in attending something like this, what you’d like to see when you get there, and (perhaps most important) how much you’d pay to get yourself there (consider lodging, travel, and other … Read More