ABA Annual Meeting 2019: The Taskforce on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS)

Recent reports indicate as many as 85% of Americans don’t have access to justice. While many factors contribute to this problem, the one thing that shouldn’t be standing in the way is the legal industry itself. The Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS) is reviewing existing regulatory frameworks, such as ethics rules regarding the unauthorized practice of law and the sharing of legal fees, as well as exploring the opportunities afforded by new technologies to see what changes could be made to provide higher quality and more accessible legal services to millions of underserved Americans.

Tara Burd is a probate litigation attorney in San Diego, CA and the founder of the T.Burd Law Group. She is part of the California Lawyers Association leadership.

Kevin Mohr is a professor at Western State College of Law in Irvine, CA. He recently retired from his role as reporter and consultant to the California Commission for the Revision of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

Andrew Arruda is the chief executive officer and co-founder of the artificial intelligence company ROSS Intelligence, a leader in the legal technology industry.

Joanna Mendoza is a solo practitioner and is on the board of trustees of the California State Bar.

Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a visiting professor of law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

Allen Rodriguez, co-founder of the One400 digital agency, has 15 years experience marketing for lawyers and legal tech startups.

Ralph Baxter advises legal technology companies, law firms, corporate legal departments, and law schools, to help modernize the way legal services are delivered.