The ABA Center for Innovation is a place for collaborative and creative thinking about transforming the US justice system. We believe the intersection of law and technology affords the profession a tremendous opportunity to reshape both the delivery of, and access to, legal services for the 21st century.
Learn - About UsThe ABA Center for Innovation’s first two-day virtual summit designed to provide a comprehensive crash course on how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. From solo practitioners to large firms, gain the insights needed to integrate AI effectively into your practice.
Learn - MoreThe mission of the AI Task Force is to: (1) address the impact of AI on the legal profession and the practice of law, and related ethical implications; (2) provide insights on developing and using AI in a trustworthy and responsible manner; and (3) identify ways to address AI risks.
The Center for Innovation and Center for Bar Leadership are working to gather information about all State Bar Associations AI Task Forces. If you have additional information for your state, please connect with us so we can add your work to the list.
Currently, no one-stop resource collects how state regulatory frameworks vary or new approaches to the regulation of legal services. The ABA Center for Innovation has responded to the lack of available information by producing this resource for the legal community and the public. The new survey provides state-by-state information of known efforts to reform the regulation of legal service delivery while also providing access to relevant case law.
The Justice system Metrics is multifaceted tool that catalogues metrics and KPI’s associated with legal innovation and also catalogues use cases related to those metrics.
The ABA Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services has the mandate to improve access to lawyers and legal services for those of moderate incomes – those who do not qualify for legal aid yet lack the resources for full legal representation. The Committee is housed within the Center for Innovation.
Innovation & You is a production by the American Bar Association’s Center for Innovation to help lawyers and members think about innovative legal technology and practices as the legal landscape continues to change. This monthly animated series will highlight practical areas of innovation including subscription services, the metaverse, artificial intelligence, and more.
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Every month, you will hear engaging presentations from change agents who are transforming the legal industry. They will tell you about their innovations, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask them about their work.
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The ABA Center for Innovation and Young Lawyers Division are partnering to bring you this Brown Bag and Toolkit virtual series on Emerging Careers In Legal. This eight-part series will take a deep dive into various careers for attorneys looking for an alternative to the traditional "partner track".
The 2024 Innovation Trends Report will focus on the growing presence of AI in the delivery of legal services. Our report will look at AI and how it impact attorneys at different stages of their career. We will examine Internal ABA Innovations, and AI trends in Legal Technology, and Education.
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The Frank E.A. Sander Innovation in ADR Award was established to recognize innovative methods and extraordinary achievements in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is a joint initiative of the ABA Center for Innovation and the ABA Section for Dispute Resolution. Nominations are now open! Submission deadline is January 31, 2025.
2025 Nomination Form
The American Bar Association Center for Innovation catalyzes innovations through people, process and technology in order to improve the effectiveness, accessibility and affordability of legal information and services. The Center’s impactful initiatives depend to a significant degree on philanthropic support, so charitable giving is critical to the Center’s success.
On behalf of the Center for Innovation, a special thank you to our donors for your support.
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