Lord Justice Birss Praises AI Innovation at Civil Justice Council Forum
Garfield AI co-founders presented at the CJC's 13th National Forum, where Lord Justice Birss praised the AI law firm as 'absolutely at the core of what we can do for access to justice'.
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Garfield AI presents at CJC National Forum, receives favourable mention from Lord Justice Birss
London, 29 November 2024: Philip Young and Daniel Long, co-founders of Garfield AI, have today presented their groundbreaking AI-powered litigation assistant at the Civil Justice Council's 13th National Forum, entitled "Access to Justice: Working Together."
The presentation showcased how Garfield aims to revolutionise debt recovery for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by making the small claims court process more accessible and affordable through artificial intelligence.
During the conference, Lord Justice Birss, deputy head of civil justice, delivered a notable endorsement of the technology. He observed that products like Garfield are "absolutely at the core of what we can do for access to justice", highlighting the judiciary's recognition of AI's potential to transform legal services delivery.
The CJC National Forum brings together senior members of the judiciary, legal professionals, and innovators to discuss pressing issues in civil justice. This year's theme of "Working Together" emphasised collaborative approaches to improving access to justice - a mission that aligns closely with Garfield's objectives.
Young and Long's presentation demonstrated how Garfield guides users through the complex small claims process, from drafting initial documents to preparing for trial, addressing a critical gap where billions in unpaid invoices go uncollected annually due to the perceived complexity and cost of legal proceedings.
You can watch Lord Justice Birss's comments made at the CJC conference by clicking on this link: Civil Justice Council's 13th National Forum - Access to Justice: Working Together
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