Showcase of Statewide Showcase of Statewide Website InnovationsWebsite Innovations

August 10, 2010August 10, 2010

Moderators: Liz Keith (Pro Bono Net) & Rachel Medina (NTAP)

Panelists• Steve Rapp, Idaho Legal Aid Services• Patrick Noonan, Minnesota Legal Services Coalition• Susan Muirhead, Illinois Legal Aid Online• Vince Morris, Arkansas Legal Services Partnership• Mike Monahan, State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono Project• Tony Lu, Pro Bono Net

Agenda

• New models for integrating interactive forms content with a statewide website

• Recent multimedia initiatives • New initiatives to help clients, advocates and

volunteers respond to emerging needs

Integrating Online Forms with a Statewide Website

Three challenges with forms content • How should self-help form be presented in the

context of related resources and referral information?

• How should instructions be presented? • Where are users looking for forms?

LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper

DIY forms promotion

through library partnerships

LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper

LawHelpMN.org/FormHelper

FreeTexasForms.org

Flyer for mini-site

Recent Multimedia Initiatives

Other production tools

Creating Videos

Windows Movie MakeriMovie (Mac)Aviary music creator (audio)Audacity (audio)

QuickTime Pro (Mac or PC)

CamtasiaFinal Cut Pro

Recording Webinars or Screencasts

Internal GTM recording JingWinkAnimoto

Jing Pro

CamtasiaFinal Cut Pro

Free Hosting Options

Third-Party Options• YouTube• Vimeo • Screencast.com• Google Video• OurMedia.org • Blip.TV

Which is right for you? • Format• File size• Rights ownership• Access permissions• Sharing / integration

options

Upcoming Techie Roundtables► September ___: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E

► Topic: Server Virtualization 2010 ► Facilitators: William Guyton and other LSTech Luminaries

► October ___: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E ► Topic: Providing Pro Bono Attorneys and Other "Outsiders" with Secure Access to

Your Network► Facilitators: ?

► November 4th: 11 am P/ 12 M / 1 C / 2 E► Topic: HTML5: The Impact on Web Applications and Online Video with LSNTAP's

Web Team

► Facilitators: ?

► December 2rd: 11 am P / 12 M / 1 C / 2 E ► Topic: Using Analytics Tools to Optimize Organization Effectiveness

► Facilitators: Don Carder and other LSTech Luminaries

New Initiatives to Address Emerging Needs

Stateside Legal - Vince MorrisGeorgia Home Front Project – Mike Monahan

NYC Foreclosure Practice Area – Tony Lu

STATESIDE LEGAL

Individuals with Military Connections

An online resource for finding legal resources – all branches, veterans, family members

www.statesidelegal.org

Smart Search: Content is Based on User Status

• The "smart search" function is designed to help user zero in on relevant information.

• The user selects status • Content is delivered

based on status and on legal category

• Tagged ContentSearch

Automated Document Series

Video Fact Sheet Series

• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act – Overview

Fact Sheet Series

Legal Help Finder•Uses the “SMART SEARCH" function to help locate organizations in their area that may provide legal help or other assistance.

•NEED YOUR HELP to provide links to orgs in your state or program area.

•LINK TO US

STATESIDE LEGAL

Individuals with Military Connections

A Website with Civil Legal Resources For:

www.statesidelegal.org

• The Georgia Home Front: The State Bar of Georgia Military Legal Assistance Program

Georgia Home Front Project

Foreclosure crisis in NY

The Crisis:• Legal services flooded with demand, some

without specific expertise in foreclosureThe Need:• Clearinghouse for legal filings, best-practices,

memos, court decisions• Listserves for collaboration and dialogue• More advocates/attorneys to meet demand

Foreclosure crisis in NY

The Response:• NYC creates a Center for New York City

Neighborhoods to create a safety net• Legal services organizations create foreclosure

prevention projects, start clinics• New York City Bar Association creates a

foreclosure prevention project focusing on pro bono assistance

Foreclosure crisis in NY

Collaboration:• New Foreclosure practice area created in Pro

Bono Net New York• Legal Aid Society, Legal Services New York City

and the City Bar agree to create and manage content jointly

Foreclosure crisis in NY

Foreclosure crisis in NY

Leveraging existing platforms and networks to address emerging needs

• Even without significant staffing, the legal services community in NYC has collaborated to create a valuable clearinghouse of timely information

• Collaboration built on partners’ involvement and familiarity with other NY practice areas on the probono.net platform

• Tech ramp-up could happen quickly – allowed partners to focus on content and collaboration

• Strategic and technical coordination by PBN staff provided key capacity when partner organizations were flooded with day-to-day response

QUESTIONS ?

Contact Information

Steve Rapp - steverapp@idaholegalaid.org Patrick Noonan - pnoonan@mnlegalservices.orgSusan Muirhead - smuirhead@illinoislegalaid.orgVince Morris – vmorris@arkansaslegalservices.orgMike Monahan – mikem@gabar.orgTony Lu – tlu@probono.net

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Contact Information

Rachel Medina – rachel@lsntap.orgLiz Keith – lkeith@probono.net