BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180409T152911Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180519 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180517 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180409T152911Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180809T194945Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473557 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, May 17\, 2018 at 5pm through Friday\, May 18\, 2018 at 8pm.\n\nDescription:\nThe MBA is partnering wi th the Technology Association of Oregon to host a hackathon focused on i mproving access to justice and services for self-represented litigants a nd the homeless. \;\n \;\nWHAT IS A HACKATHON? \;\nA hackathon is an event at which a large number of people meet to engage in a collab orative endeavor\, splitting into teams and brainstorming new solutions to existing problems. \;\n \;\nCOLLABORATE AND TAKE ACTION: \;\ nThis is a 2 day event. Will we kick off the event on Thursday May 17th with an introduction to the problems being worked on\, networking\, and team building. Friday May 18th\, teams will work on the solutions to the problems before presenting their solution to a panel of legal and techn ical judges. \;\n \;\nThe hackathon will focus on improving access ibility and efficiency for access to homeless shelters and support servi ces\, pro bono volunteerism\, and the new courthouse. There will be four problems teams can choose to work on: \;\n \;\nWorking with LASO to identify ways to harness technology to connect lawyers to pro bono o pportunities\; \;\nPartnering with Transition Projects\, Inc. to bra instorm about how an app or website can make it easier for homeless and people in transition can find shelter beds\, meals\, and other support s ervices\; \;\nWorking with a representative of the Multnomah County Courts to develop technology that helps self-represented litigants navig ate the courthouse and legal system\; \;\nPartnering with a represent ative of the Multnomah County Courts to develop technology to assist tho se without limited or no financial resources in understanding where they need to be (and when) for court appearances\, and assisting those indiv iduals with transportation options and directions. \;\n \;\n \; \nWHO CAN ATTEND: \;\nThis event is open to the general public! If yo u work in legal\, are a developer\, are a designer\, work with the homel ess population or have a desire to help\, this event is for you! Know so meone who is? Share this event with them. Space is limited\, so register today. \;\n \;\nREGISTER TO PARTICIPATE/ASK QUESTIONS: \;\nReg ister to attend for free. Please send an email to hackathon@mbabar.org t o RSVP \;\n \;\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: \;\nThank you to event sponsors Barran Liebman and University of Oregon. Additiona l sponsor opportunities available - please see sponsor form for details. \;\n \;\nFor more information\, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275 o r hackathon@mbabar.org.\n\nTags: hackathon\, social\, legal\, portland\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473557 URL:https://mbabar.org/calendar/event/1323-Hackathon SUMMARY:Access to Justice Hackathon: Improving access to justice through technology LOCATION:White Stag Building\, 70 NW Couch St\, Portland\, OR 97209: fals e SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR