My Fulbright research aims to expand access to justice and modernise Australia’s legal support network by developing frameworks which aid the responsible implementation of AI tools by community legal centres. Through my LLM, I will gain the global and interdisciplinary insights and skills necessary to help advance Australia’s technology laws.
Sonali Yardi is a solicitor at HSF Kramer, with an interest in cyber and technology litigation and pro bono. She was previously a Research Assistant at UNSW examining global AI regulation, Tipstaff at the NSW Supreme Court and volunteer at the Refugee Advice and Casework Service.
As a Fulbright Scholar, Sonali will pursue a Master of Laws, specialising in the intersection of technology, law and social justice. Her research will explore how AI can modernise Australia’s legal support network by evaluating current legal technology tools, understanding the barriers to use and developing regulatory frameworks to mitigate against key risks.