Episode 47 “Blockchain, crowdfunding and community building to solve justice challenges with entrepreneur Stevie Ghiassi”

Episode 47 “Blockchain, crowdfunding and community building to solve justice challenges with entrepreneur Stevie Ghiassi”

Reimagining Justice covers issues at the intersection of innovation, law and social justice. You’ll enjoy the podcast if you’re someone who hopes to make a positive improvement to people’s experience of the law through new ways of thinking and doing.

In this episode no. 47, I speak with Stevie Ghiassi, CEO and co-founder of Legaler, and Chairman of Legaler Aid. Our discussion covers:

  • The mission of Legaler Aid and how it works in practice
  • What inspired Stevie to found Legaler Aid to address the justice gap
  • How Legaler Aid is expanding the network of lawyers doing pro bono work
  • What Stevie considers the first step in modernising legal services
  • Why incorporating blockchain technology is critical
  • Video conferencing technology Legaler and its application during the pandemic
  • The work of the Australian Legal Technology Association (“ALTA”)
  • Tips for founders including where to base yourself and getting the structure right
  • The pending launch of comprehensive global research about the business of legal tech, the Global Legal Technology Report and Directory
  • Stevie’s definition of legal innovation!

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Links:

Andrea Perry-Petersen – LinkedIn – Twitter @winkiepp – andreaperrypetersen.com.au

Twitter – @ReimaginingJ

Facebook – Reimagining Justice group

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