Work Unleashed: The Defender Services Office keeps justice going in the cloud

The Work Unleashed series highlights the Defender Services Office (DSO) of the U.S. Courts, which supports Federal Public Defender Organizations and CJA Panel Attorneys in representing indigent clients accused of federal crimes, ranging from drug trafficking to terrorism. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the DSO faced the challenge of maintaining legal operations remotely, as courts and offices closed across the U.S., prompting a shift to virtual hearings and remote collaboration. Fortunately, the DSO had already adopted Box, a cloud content management platform, which facilitated seamless data sharing and remote access, proving essential in continuing their mission to provide equal justice. Despite the challenges of transitioning from in-person to virtual work, the DSO adapted by using video conferencing to maintain personal connections with clients and colleagues and restructured workdays to accommodate the new remote environment. The DSO's experience underscores the importance of having robust digital tools in place to ensure the continuity of critical services in times of disruption.

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