Blockchain, crowdfunding and community building to solve justice challenges with entrepreneur Stevie Ghiassi

<p>In this episode no. 47, I speak with Stevie Ghiassi, CEO and co-founder of Legaler, and Chairman of Legaler Aid. Our discussion covers:</p> <ul> <li>The mission of Legaler Aid and how it works in practice</li> <li>What inspired Stevie to found Legaler Aid to address the justice gap</li> <li>How Legaler Aid is expanding the network of lawyers doing pro bono work</li> <li>What Stevie considers the first step in modernising legal services</li> <li>Why incorporating blockchain technology is critical</li> <li>Video conferencing technology Legaler and its application during the pandemic</li> <li>The work of the Australian Legal Technology Association (“ALTA”)</li> <li>Tips for founders including where to base yourself and getting the structure right</li> <li>The pending launch of comprehensive global research about the business of legal tech, the Global Legal Technology Report and Directory</li> <li>Stevie’s definition of legal innovation!</li> </ul> <p>Proudly sponsored by Neota Logic and Legally Yours.</p> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://legaleraid.org/">Legaler Aid</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.legaler.com/">Legaler</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.globallegaltechreport.com">Global Legal Tech Report</a></li> <li><a href="https://alta.law/">ALTA</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.legallyyours.com.au">Legally Yours</a></li> <li><a href= "https://neota-network-global.heysummit.com/replays">Neota Logic</a></li> </ul> <p>Andrea Perry-Petersen – LinkedIn - Twitter @winkiepp – <a href= "../../../content/andreaperrypetersen.com.au">andreaperrypetersen.com.au</a></p> <p>Twitter - <a href= "https://twitter.com/ReimaginingJ">@ReimaginingJ</a></p> <p>Facebook – <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/276766929638522/">Reimagining Justice group</a></p>