Priyanka Ashraf is the founder of The Creative Co-Operative, a social enterprise that supports women of colour to launch start-ups. In 2021, Priyanka, a former lawyer, became a victim of racial abuse whilst shopping in a supermarket but had no idea where to report it. After speaking with more than 250 people about their own experiences with racism, Priyanka partnered with legaltech company Josef to create a chatbot ‘Maya Cares’ to support First Nations, black and women of colour who experience racism and suffer mental health challenges as a result of these experiences. To learn more head to http://amp.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/this-chatbot-helps-women-report-racist-attacks-in-australia-20230316-p5csqu.html
BoostDraft redefines word processing for lawyers by applying software coding techniques to contract drafting. Yohei Fuji, a software engineer from Japan, was shocked when he saw his co-founding lawyer wasting time scrolling and adjusting formatting rather than on substantive contract matters. BoostDraft transforms MS Word into an assisted word processor to eliminate fundamental inefficiencies in drafting complex contract documents to save time, decrease frustration, and improve the quality of attorney work products. BoostDraft is used by over 7,500 users, including 17 of the top 20 Japanese law firms, AMLAW 100 firms, and in-house counsel across the globe - https://boostdraft.com
Lander & Rogers are excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 LawTech Hub, with a special focus on AI in the legal industry. This unique, six-month, equity-free program is designed for AI-focused startups transforming legal practice. Participants will gain invaluable insights from experts across the firm, collaborate with peers, and get real-time feedback to develop faster and smarter. This is a a great opportunity to work with Australia's largest independent and innovation-focused law firm to refine their product. Participants can download the 2024 LawTech Hub Application Guide and apply here - https://www.landers.com.au/legal-innovation/lawtech-hub
Indian-based Legaltech company Presolv360 is an independent online dispute resolution platform that facilitates quick and effective out-of-court resolution of disputes, while drastically reducing the costs and resources involved in resolving them. It harnesses the power of technology to enable the participation of disputing parties from remote locations and diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Accessible in multiple languages 24x7 and equipped with digital communication infrastructure, smart case management tools, task automation, blockchain integration, digital signing and stamping, and many other powerful features, you can learn more about Presolv360 and their incredible platform here - https://presolv360.com
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