The A2J Tech Team

Joseph (he/him) is the founder and CEO of A2J Tech. Joseph can be found collaborating with advocates to develop user-centered solutions. As both a project manager and a programmer, Joseph is able to efficiently design and implement technology projects. Joseph has presented at the National Legal Aid & Defender Association Conference, the Legal Services Corporation Innovations in Technology Conference, the ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference, and the LGBTQ Legal Aid Summit. Joseph is a co-founder of Denver Legal Hackers.

Joseph has earned the Project Management Professional designation from the Project Management Institute and the Certified ScrumMaster designation from Scrum Alliance. He holds a MS in Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida and a BS from the United States Air Force Academy. Joseph enjoys exploring Colorado's outdoors and coaching his kids' youth sports teams. Follow Joseph on Twitter @josephA2J

Mauricio Duarte is a lawyer from Guatemala with an LL.M. from the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) and serves as a Justice Entrepreneur with A2J Tech. Mauricio has a deep background in startups, venture capital, international arbitration, and alternate dispute mechanisms. Before joining A2J Tech, he focused primarily on using technology to solve disputes. His previous experience led him to become a Fellow in the Kleros Fellowship of Justice in Law & Society, a member of the Asian International Arbitration Centre Technology Expert Committee, a member of the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center Young Professionals Steering Committee, and a new Executive Committee Member of Law Practice Management and Technology Section for the California Lawyers Association.In addition to A2J Tech, Mauricio helps advise technology startups and technology companies. Outside of his working life, Mauricio is a marathon runner and triathlete.

Scout Batz is a designer for A2J Tech. She provides graphic design, web design, and video production for A2J Tech Store and its clients. Scout holds a Bachelor's of Architecture in Environmental Design from Texas A&M University.

Scout is an artist in several disciplines. She sings in her church choir and enjoys watercolor painting. See some of Scout's graphic design and video production work.

Laura (she/her) is a Legal Innovator and Developer at A2J Tech. She is a lawyer turned developer, working with legal aid organizations and law firms to leverage technology in their practice. She specializes in document automation services, productizing legal services, and project management.

She holds a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University of Law. Laura enjoys volunteering with pro bono work, reading, running and playing videos games.

David is a developer for A2J Tech. He primarily works on complex document automation and other software development projects. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in English and Computer Information Systems.

His background involves policy and technology consulting in the non-profit education sector. SCUBA-Diving, photography, and traveling are among his favorite pastimes. Currently, he lives in St. Louis, Missouri.

Victoria Pan (she/her) is a Legal Innovator at A2J Tech. Her previous experiences working within the field of international human rights inspires her passion for increasing access to justice, one step at a time. At A2J Tech, she primarily focuses document automation and technology assessment services, as well as project management.She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Belmont University and a J.D./L.L.M. from the Cornell School of Law. In her spare time, Victoria enjoys over-complicated baking projects and video games.

Devan is a senior developer and data analyst for A2J Tech. He develops custom software solutions to implement business process improvements or building platform to platform integrations. He also brings technical expertise to the processing, design, quality, and accuracy of data. Devan’s primary goal is to help people, businesses, and organizations use technology to improve access to justice.Devan graduated with a BA in Political Science with a minor in Communication from the University of South Florida. He is currently pursuing a MS in Business Analytics and Information Systems from his alma mater. He has experience in working in law firms ranging from large private firms to legal aid organizations assisting low-income individuals. Outside of work, Devan enjoys cooking/baking and playing games with friends.

Bailey (they/them) is the Director of Human-Centered Design & Strategy at A2J Tech, where they specialize in creating solutions at the intersection of art, technology, and education. Before joining A2J Tech, Bailey worked in public education in New York City for over a decade, serving as a dean of special education and an arts educator. They championed media literacy by collaborating with PBS Student Reporting Labs and WNET to help students produce original journalistic content. Earlier in their career, Bailey was a video producer for the trend forecasting company WGSN. They also teach at their alma mater, Moore College of Art & Design, and hold a graduate degree from CUNY Brooklyn College.

Fabiola Cruz (she/they) is a Legal Innovator at A2J Tech based in New York. She is a recent graduate from American University holding a B.A. in Justice and Law. Fabiola has a deep passion for work that helps positively transform the lives of everyday people. She’s a strong advocate for access to justice and criminal justice reform, with experience in drug crime and public corruption research. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and painting.

Shelley (she/her) is a Legal Innovator at A2J Tech. Shelley worked for almost 16 years in a legal aid organization, focusing primarily in technology, data, and project development.  She has a passion for helping nonprofits serve their clients more efficiently and effectively through technology.  She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Iowa and a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. She spends her free time volunteering for local organizations, watching her kids play sports, singing, and traveling whenever possible. 

Nick Rogers (he/him) is a Project Manager with A2J Tech. Nick is a multidisciplinary technologist with knowledge and experience in a broad range of disciplines including IT systems management, data science, systems integration, software development, and project management. Nick has worked throughout his career to design, create, and improve on functional systems that aid people in doing what they do, and help everyone use technology in a way that works for them. He is driven by the understanding that while he has a lot to teach, he has even more to learn. Nick lives in Columbus, Ohio.

Rianna (she/her) is a designer for A2J Tech, and is focused on creating empathetic design solutions for the greater good. She has a background in political and community organizing, and spent several years working on various state, local, and issue-based campaigns. As a UX Designer, she has worked for a variety of start-ups, non-profits, and individual clients as a freelancer. In her free time, you might find her on a run or a hike, cooking, or traveling.

Julia (she/her) is a researcher, advocate, and project manager with a multi-disciplinary academic and professional background with a consistent focus on understanding and responding to the needs of marginalized communities. She holds a BA in Psychology from Connecticut College, an MA in International Human Rights from the University of Denver, and an MA in Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. Julia previously worked in research, evaluation, program development, and project management in the access to justice and technology field in Massachusetts. She has also worked in human rights and independent filmmaking in Latin America. Julia’s favorite activities include hiking, community involvement, reading fiction, and occasionally picking up and moving to new countries.

Krista Jolivette is a Legal Innovator at A2J Tech. Krista is in her third year at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she serves as President of the Public Interest Law Group. In addition to her work at A2J Tech, Krista is currently an intern with the Colorado Access to Justice Commission. Previously, Krista completed legal internships with the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System ("IAALS"), the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau in Cambridge, MA and the International Rescue Committee in Denver, CO. Prior to law school, Krista served as an English teacher in Peace Corps Ethiopia, and completed a term of service with AmeriCorps in St. Paul, Minnesota. After law school, Krista will begin work as a fellow with the Colorado Attorney General's Office in Denver, CO.

Leslie Spatola is a Project Manager at A2J Tech. Leslie brings over 16 years of experience in the legal field, having worked with prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, personal injury firms, and legal aid organizations. Most recently, she worked as a paralegal at Jackson Kelly PLLC, where she specialized in healthcare defense litigation.Prior to that, Leslie served as the Director of Development and Program Coordinator of the Veterans Legal Assistance Program, a special legal project of the Austin Bar Foundation. In that role, she helped expand legal access for underserved communities across Texas, led several tech-focused improvements in program management, and was responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, researching potential donors, and fulfilling grant reporting requirements.She's passionate about access to justice, building efficient systems, using technology to drive meaningful impact, and helping others succeed. She's thrilled to be part of the A2J Tech team and looks forward to contributing to the incredible work happening here!

Laura is a Data and Case Management System Administrator at A2J Tech, where she helps legal aid organizations optimize their use of case management and other systems to improve access to justice. Prior to A2J, Laura worked at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), where she led Legal Server implementations and helped improve staff workflows across legal and social services programs in the U.S., Central America, and Mexico. With over seven years of experience as both an immigration paralegal and system administrator, Laura strives to make technology and case management less daunting and more accessible, so that advocates can devote more resources to their clients and expand the scope of their impact. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from NYU and a master’s in international affairs from the George Washington University, where she was a Wolcott Foundation IA and Public Policy Fellow. Outside of work, Laura is an avid photographer and loves to travel and cook.