The justice system has been called society’s operating system. But for millions of people, that system doesn’t run — it locks them out. It’s outdated, inequitable, and too often impossible to navigate.
That’s why justice tech startups are so vital. From tools that help people represent themselves in court to platforms reimagining how disputes are resolved, justice tech founders are proving that technology can help dismantle long-standing barriers to justice.
The journey of a mission-focused entrepreneur can feel isolating – but no startup needs to face these systemic challenges alone. The Justice Technology Association (JTA) unites founders, advocates, mission-aligned organizations, and allies in a shared movement for equity. Joining JTA isn’t just a membership — it’s a way to scale your impact, strengthen your voice, and connect to the momentum shaping the future of justice.
1. Gain Visibility in a Growing Movement
Justice tech is no longer niche. It’s gaining global recognition. In the past year alone, JTA has:
Increased media mentions by 267% year-over-year — investors, policymakers, and journalists are paying attention.
For founders, visibility isn’t about vanity — it’s about survival. Funding, partnerships, and influence are key. JTA membership ensures your startup isn’t building in the shadows, but on a platform where your work is seen and supported.
2. Access Resources Tailored to Founders
Early-stage justice tech founders face unique hurdles: regulatory barriers, funding gaps, and resistance from entrenched institutions. JTA is built to help you navigate them.
Members gain access to:
A Member Portal with visibility tools, a resource library, and profile management.
JTA Signal Boosts to amplify member milestones across our channels.
Exclusive memberforums, mentorship, and pitch deck reviews.
Instead of piecing together fragmented support, you join a purpose-built infrastructure designed around your success. Every tool, connection, and benefit is about helping you break through barriers that keep too many people from accessing their rights.
3. Collaborate Across the Ecosystem
Growth of your justice tech startup requires partnerships. Courts, legal aid, funders, and companies must work together. JTA makes these connections possible.
In 2024, JTA held listening sessions with 43 legal aid organizations to explore collaboration with startups. Our partner network has expanded to include Thomson Reuters, Everlaw, Omnus Law, and more. Joining JTA means plugging into a coalition that can turn individual solutions into systemic change.
4. Shape the Narrative of Justice Tech
Justice tech isn’t just about reshaping who has access to justice — it’s about powering tech for justice equity. That means building tools that shift power, expand fairness, and bring justice into reach for more people. JTA amplifies that narrative, making sure equity is at the center of innovation.
Through thought leadership platforms like the Scaling Justice column with Thomson Reuters Institute, we showcase bold ideas and member innovations. Media coverage of JTA has surged by 267% in the past year, pushing justice tech into national conversations.
When you join JTA, your work becomes part of that spotlight. Together, we’re shifting the perception of justice from inaccessible to within reach. That momentum is already visible in our members’ wins — from Hello Divorce’snew AI tool featured in Fast Company for making divorce less complicated, to LIFT Wisconsin’s groundbreaking work on removing court-imposed debt barriers, to Courtroom5’s expansion of AI-driven tools for self-represented litigants.
Other members are making headlines too — with new funding rounds, product launches, and partnerships that prove justice tech is not just an idea, but a movement in action.
5. Build Belonging in a Founder Community
The justice tech sector can feel daunting and solitary — especially when challenging systems that have resisted change for decades. JTA was founded by entrepreneurs who have walked that road and built real community infrastructure.
From member forumsand our Slack network to a new mobile app launching soon, you’ll find spaces to share strategies, get quick feedback, and connect with peers who understand the stakes of your work. As one JTA leader put it: “Justice tech is not just about tools — it’s about people, communities, and shifting power.”
Belonging here means you don’t just grow your startup — you grow alongside others building the same future.
Why Join Now
Momentum is building fast. With the fall 2025 capital campaign, new partnerships on the horizon, and global visibility expanding, this is the moment to shape what justice tech becomes.
If you’re a startup founder working to close the justice gap, JTA is where your vision will gain strength, visibility, and allies.
👉 Join JTA today and be part of defining a justice system that works for everyone.
