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"MAKING LAW MORE ACCESSIBLE"
~ Michael Iseri

 

Michael Iseri is a multi-talented professional, encompassing role as a Technology Law and Disability Rights Attorney, Cybersecurity Expert, Legal Tech Accessibility Advisor, and Software Engineer. His unique fusion of skills fuels his commitment to making legal accessibility a reality for all.

Guided by a vision to demystify the legal system, Michael leverages his hybrid skills in law and technology with an aim to empower even individuals with autism or Down syndrome. His goal is to enable them to navigate legal documentation independently, assuring autonomy and self-determinism in the legal process.

This pursuit of democratizing legal services has driven him to develop robust programs single-handedly. These programs can provide dynamic legal services in over 65+ fully-voiced languages, utilizing sensitive client data without internet transmission.

Unceasing in his innovation, Michael continues to stretch the limits of law, technology, and creativity. He is determined to make legal accessibility an enduring reality, breaking barriers and creating inclusive legal spaces for all.

Delve deeper into Michael Iseri's professional journey with an interview featured in the ”UCI Alumni Magazine.”

Uncover Michael Iseri's personal narrative in “Gazing at an Ivory Gate - My Dream for a Legal Education.”

BIOGRAPHY

 

Michael Andrew Iseri
~Attorney & Software Engineer~

EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Legal Studies, summa cum laude, 2009

THESIS: The New Code War: A Discourse in the Legal Framework for State-to-State Cyber Attacks and Cyber Warfare (2009)

University of California, Irvine School of Law
J.D., 2015, UCI Law Review 2013 – 2015, UCI Law Public Interest Fellow 2015 – 2016

 
 

ACTIVITIES

  • Attorney Officer, Privacy Law Group (PLG) for State Bar of California (2023 – Current);
  • Attorney Officer, Access to Justice for American Bar Association (2022 – Current);
  • Internet and Privacy Officer, Business Law Section, California Lawyers Association (2022 – Current);
  • American Bar Association, Leadership Council for JIOP (2017 – Current);
  • Attorney Examiner, Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE) for State Bar of California (2018 – 2022);
  • ABA Southern California Representative/Delegate & FEMA Coordinator (2021 – 2023);
  • Young Lawyers Leaders, American Bar Association's (ABA) Litigation Section (2020 - 2022);
  • Chair of Diversity / Board Officer, California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) (2016 – 2022);
  • New Attorneys Officer, Business Law Section for California Lawyers Association (CLA) (2019 – 2021);
  • New Attorneys Officer, Intellectual Property Committee for California Lawyers Association (CLA) (2017 – 2019);
  • National Association of Law Students with Disabilities, Vice President (2014 – 2015), Conference Director (2013 – 2014);
  • Disability Rights Society, UCI Law, Co-Founder and Co-President (2013 – 2015);
  • UC Irvine Law Review, Research Editor (2014 – 2015), Staff Editor (2013 – 2014); and
  • Clinic Researcher on Russia and Eastern Europe for International Human Rights Clinic under UN’s Freedom of Information Special Rapporteur (2014).

    • NOTABLE TECHNOLOGY LAW CASES

  • Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness v. CNN
  • L. A. Turf Club, Inc. v. Horse Racing Labs, LLC;

    • CERTIFICATIONS

  • CompTIA Certified Professional (#COMP001005221502): A+ and Network+ (2006–14); Security+ (2011–14) [Exam Score: 874/900]

    • LEGAL/TECH PORTFOLIO

  • "Esq. A.I. - Public Demo in 35+ Fully-Voiced Languages" [Circa April 2019, Beta Version Code, v1.1] [The Global Legal Hackathon 2020 Competition placed this code as a finalist];
  • "SCUG - Homeless and Natural Disaster Resources" [Over 1050+ California Resources] [Placed in Top Five at Silicon Valley's Hackathon 2018 Competition for Natural Disasters Preparedness Programs]
  • "SCUG - US Constitution (Fully Voiced)";
  • "SCUG - Miranda Rights - Voiced & Translations";
  • "SCUG - Small Claims Guide - (California)";
  • "SCUG - Slap-It-Down - Criminal Law and Procedure Aid" Video Demonstration [Decommissioned due to creating the actual California Bar Exam as a Supreme Court Appointee to the Committee of Bar Examiners];
  • "SCUG - Slap-It-Down - Contracts Aid" Video Demonstration [Decommissioned due to creating the actual California Bar Exam as a Supreme Court Appointee to the Committee of Bar Examiners];
  • "Incri-Timer - Incremental Timer for Tea & Coffee"

    • AWARDS

  • Most Creative Outcome, Broadcom Technology Negotiations Competition (2015);
  • Pro Bono Achievement Awards (120+ hours, 2012–15)

    • PRO BONO

  • Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Programmer and Developer for Intranet Resource Project (2014);
  • Public Law Center, IP and Transactional Project (2013);
  • Justice Bus, Unlawful Detainers Project (2013)

    • DISABILITY OUTREACH

  • Capernaum (Santa Ana, CA), Mentor (2011–13);
  • Disabled Students Program, UC Berkeley, Mentor (2008);
  • Assistive Technology Center, UC Berkeley, Technology Assistant (2006–09)

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    WORK EXPERIENCE

    Esq. A.I. / LAWPP, LLC | (Tustin, CA) | (September 2016 – Current)
    Attorney, Software Engineer (Android Full Stack), & Legal Applications Architecture

  • Developing custom legal a.i. modules and programs: (1) "Esq. A.I.®" and (2) "SCUG® Guides."
  • Legal counsel and programmer of implementing multilingual legal a.i. applications, fully voiced in 65+ languages, achieving a 95% reduction in legal workflow time for motions (MSJs/MJPs), jury instructions, depositions, trial scripts, and other critical procedures. Video on main program.
  • Adjudicating and negotiating with different government and nonprofit entities to implement numerous legal programs/a.i.s, drafting and implementing technology privacy and TOS statements into both legal policies and actual software code, and incorporating domestic and international legal compliance standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) for live technology programs on the Google Play Store.
  • Programming and implementing SCUG Guides on Google Play Store that allows for detailed guides and maps on resources covering legal, medical, homeless, social services, and much more through multiple Android frameworks and open source services. Programs on Google Play Store.
  • Managing and developing Esq. A.I. / LAWPP's daily and long term business goals.

    • Katje Law Group | (Anaheim, CA) | (August 2022 – October 2023)
    Trial Attorney and Legal Motions Attorney - (Specialized in both Plaintiff and Defense Clients)

  • Represented plaintiffs and defendants in multiple trials and hearings throughout Southern California (Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside & San Bernardino County, and San Diego County), whether in person or remotely.
  • Researched, drafted, and filed/served numerous motions to Opposing Counsel and the Courts on expedited turnaround deadlines.
  • Negotiated and achieved multiple Stipulations/Agreements against various Opposing Parties and Opposing Counsels.
  • Created and improved numerous legal procedures and processes internally that created more legal options and avenues to represent and defend numerous Clients, whether for Plaintiff or Defense representation.
  • Communicated and established relationships with Clients to best represent them throughout the entire process, from pre-response to post-trial/settlements/Appeals, through client outreach empathy, trauma-impacted outreach, and personal connection through self-identification as an individual with a disability.

    • State Bar of CA | (San Francisco, CA) | (September 2018 – September 2022)
    Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE), Vice President for Operations and Management || *Supreme Court Appointee*

  • Reviewed, edited, and certified the California Bar Exam for July and February exams.
  • Adjudicated appeals for unauthorized practice of law for international and out-of-state attorneys, moral character, and testing accommodations.
  • Advised the State Bar of California on implanting new technologies and a.i.s for the CA Bar Exam.
  • Made recommendations for rules and guidelines governing admissions functions.
  • Accredited law schools.
  • Recommended qualified applicants to the California Supreme Court for admission to practice law in California.
  • Registered unaccredited law schools.
  • Reviewed and reported on proposed changes in the law and other matters concerning requirements for admission to practice law in California (e.g. Coronavirus 2020, CA Bar Exam Summer 2019, etc.).

    • BASTA, Inc. | (Los Angeles, CA) | (June 2021 – March 2022)
    Director of Technology & Attorney

  • Implemented new technology, policies, and practices to dramatically increased capacity, accuracy, and efficiencies in assisting clients in housing defense evictions during the Covid-19 Housing Crisis for Los Angeles.
  • Implemented custom built a.i.s in 65+ fully voiced languages that automate the Answers, Discovery, and Jury Instructions stages at the client intake stage as well as new a.i.s that streamlines other vastly critical housing related legal matters.
  • Improved, fixed, and quickly solved technology issues that other attorneys have due from personal extensive work experience and certificates licenses in CompTIA, online and offline cyber security, network infrastructures, and hardware/operating systems.
  • Represented and won cases (currently 100%-win rate) for clients to stay in their housing during Los Angeles Covid-19 Housing Crisis.
  • Attending multiple hearings throughout Southern California each day.
  • Communicated and established relationships with Clients to best represent them throughout the entire process, from pre-response to post-trial/settlements/Appeals, through client outreach empathy, trauma-impacted outreach, and personal connection through self-identification as an individual with a disability.
  • Researched, drafted, and filed/served MSJ’s, MJP’s, Judicial Notices, etc. to the courts and opposing counsels on quick turnaround deadlines.
  • Investigated and composed evidence binders and jury documents with CASI Jury Instructions.
  • Directed the Stay Housed LA Clinic by fully automating the clinic to assist 40+ Tenants every week.

    • Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino | (May 2019 – January 2020)
    Lead Staff Attorney for Disability Rights/Government Benefits Services, & Legal Applications Architecture

  • Directed and formed the first legal disability rights clinic and government benefits department to represent clients with disability benefits (SSI, SSI disability, SSDI) through representation at SSA, educational rights, and discrimination matters.
  • Consulted clients on matters covering unlawful detainers and Section 8, domestic violence restraining orders, family law, conservatorships/guardianships, small claims, and disability rights at the main office and outlying clinics.
  • Cultivated relationships with surrounding disability organizations.
  • Developed and deployed new legal technologies and legal a.i. programs to significantly increase legal services to hundreds of thousands of underserved clients in San Bernardino County.
  • Implemented custom-built legal a.i.s that speak in 65+ fully-voiced languages for issues covering homeless resources, landlord/tenant, unlawful detainers, conservatorships/guardianships, emergency restraining orders for domestic violence, expungements for homeless and human traffic victims, and small claims.

    • Center for Accessible Technology | (Berkeley, CA) | (September 2017 – August 2018)
    Legal Counsel

  • Representing individuals with disabilities at California Public Utilities Commission proceedings with parties including PG&E, SCE, SD&G, SoCalGas, Comcast, Sonic, Verizon, and so forth.
  • Monitoring proposed and new laws and regulations by CPUC that impact people with disabilities, including participating in regulatory development impact conferences and informing the Center and its allies on those policies.
  • Drafting and filing legal motions legal accessibility standards for emergency preparedness plans for the October 2017 Northern/Southern California fires, energy pilot initiatives to bring affordable energy to the Central Valley, internet and cellular services accessibility and freedoms, water affordability from 3,000+ entities, and so forth.

    • Corbett, Steelman & Specter | (Irvine, CA) | (February 2017 – June 2017)
    Contract Attorney

  • Researched and drafted numerous memoranda from discovery to summary judgment for various legal matters on a federal cyber law case involving federal horse racing tracks and an online gambling website. Won plaintiffs summary judgment.
  • L. A. Turf Club, Inc. v. Horse Racing Labs, LLC [Case No. 2:15-cv-9332]

    • Bet Tzedek Legal Services | (Los Angeles, CA) | (August 2015 – August 2016)
    UC Irvine School of Law Public Interest Fellow

  • Recipient of the Public Interest Fellow from University of California, Irvine School of Law.
  • Directed and organized monthly legal clinics with ~50 applicants on wills and advance healthcare directives.
  • Represented clients regarding Supplemental Security Income appeals, wills, power of attorneys for health care, elder abuse, conservatorships, Veteran Affairs appeals, and probate guardianship / Special Immigrant Juvenile Status matters.
  • Researched and drafted legal briefs and memoranda on various areas.
  • Integrated new technologies for a consumer fraud website, program development, case management systems, databases, and paperless office forms.

    • Disability Rights Advocates | (Berkeley, CA) | (June 2014 – August 2014)
    Summer Law Clerk

  • Drafted legal briefs on disability rights and accessible technology, such as California Supreme Court GLAAD v. CNN requiring online news video captioning and blind accessibility for eBooks from Scribd.
  • Conducted interviews and investigatory work for new legal matters.
  • Reviewed and summarized legislative history and docket review. Drafted and published public notices.
  • Specialized in cyberlaw, health care access, and education rights.

    • California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District | (San Francisco, CA) | (May 2013 – July 2013)
    Judicial Extern for the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins

  • Researched and prepared draft bench memoranda regarding criminal appeals.
  • Presented a parole recommendation to a three-judge panel.
  • Conducted legal research on issues for interstate felony disenfranchisement, plea bargains, parole, and related matters.

    • Legal Aid Society of Orange County | (Santa Ana, CA) | (May 2012 – August 2012)
    Assistant to Director of Information Systems and Telecommunications

  • Trained attorneys and law school interns in using legal productivity systems.
  • Developed procedures and implemented upgrades to computer infrastructure.
  • Repaired computers and improved cyber security for all legal departments.

    • Superior Courts of Orange County | (Santa Ana, CA) | (February 2010 – May 2012)
    Project Manager on Legal/Technology

  • Directed attorneys and IT personnel under AGILE for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to create the first Orange County Courthouses' Self-Help Website visited by millions. Wrote, review, and edited content and formatted it for WCAG standards for sections involving civil, criminal, traffic, bankruptcy, conservatorship/guardianships, small claims, etc. NOTE: Current Self-Help website is no longer my design and some WCAG elements were removed for the new website.
  • Researched and developed legal, security, and technology policies for judicial digital signatures for search warrants.
  • Assisted with the development of legal automated redaction programs, legal case indexing database systems, and more.

    • Legal Aid Society of Orange County | (Santa Ana, CA) | (July 2009 – August 2012)
    Legal/Tech Advisor to Directing Attorney for Legal Resolutions Center

  • Assisted litigants with Small Claims matters and other legal areas in person and over-the-phone. Aided clients at Homeless Outreach Court Program and LASOC’s Family Law Clinics.
  • Developed and implemented new legal tech initiatives for Director and department.

    • Newkirk Center for Science and Society | UC Irvine | (March 2011 – April 2012)
    Technology Advisor

  • Facilitated the administration for various environmental law programs, including the Newkirk Center Graduate Fellowship’s grant review.
  • Verified and revised content for the Newkirk Center’s database, website, and social media.
  • Reviewed and formatted publication materials for Newkirk Center.

    • PUBLICATIONS / INTERVIEWS

    Esq. A.I. - Vids

    ~~~Esq. A.I. - Latest Public Videos~~~
    (04/13/2021) & (11/03/2021)

    This comprehensive video provides a window into the various engines and innovative features of Esq. A.I. The video notably spotlights two crucial engines: (1) the Auto-Gen User Interface Engine, and (2) the Dynamic Content Generation Engine.

    - The Auto-Gen User Interface Engine, operating in 45+ fully-voiced languages without requiring internet access, can automatically generate text boxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and drop-down menus. This engine also accommodates custom error messages and required fields, demonstrating versatility and functionality.

    - The Dynamic Content Generation Engine & Free-Range Writing Engine infuses Esq. A.I. with the capability to manage and execute a vast array of legal and non-legal procedures. This engine enables highly customized court form creation and free-range writing in different font sizes, complete with headers, footers, and page numbers. This functionality paves the way for generating nearly any legal and non-legal document.

     
     

    ~~~Esq. A.I. - “Client” Module~~~
    (02/03/2021)

    In this demonstration, an intricately customized legal document, an Advance Health Care Directive, is accomplished in a remarkable ~4 minutes.

    The Client Module, built in a few hours, can operate in 45+ fully-voiced languages. The engine powering this module is completely autonomous, ensuring the same final English form for legal purposes in all languages. With minimal modifications, it's possible to have the final product in different languages.

     
     

    ~~~Esq. A.I. - “Adv. User” Module~~~
    (02/03/2021)

    This demo exhibits the construction of a highly customized legal document, an Advance Health Care Directive, in “Advance User” Mode, completed in ~4 minutes while calculating numerous variables.

    The Advance User Module, also crafted within a few hours, mirrors the interface of the finalized edit screen. While designed with attorneys in mind, this module could greatly expedite the automation and customization of legal operations. The pioneering “auto-generation” engine ensures mass scalability and sustainability, enabling the quick development of new, fully-voiced modules.

     
     

    ~~~“Auto-Generation” Engine Development~~~
    (05/22/2020)

    This demo showcases the fully-functional and optimized autonomous engine, termed the “Auto-Generation” Engine. A product of years of dedicated work, this engine is fully autonomous, capable of creating fully-voiced screen interfaces on Android devices within mere minutes.

    This engine signifies a major leap in coding and development, enabling the creation of interfaces in 45+ fully-voiced languages, independent of internet access, and without the need for any programming knowledge.