Relativity's Justice for Change Program Achieves Major Milestone Celebrating Five Years of Impact

Celebrating Five Years of Positive Change: Relativity's Justice for Change Program

In October 2025, at Relativity Fest, Relativity's Justice for Change program proudly celebrates a five-year journey dedicated to enhancing social justice through legal empowerment. Since its inception in 2020, the program has made significant strides, supporting over 250 legal matters and managing more than 19.2 million documents across various initiatives, all powered by Relativity's advanced legal technology.

Empowering Legal Advocacy

Relativity's Justice for Change program was strategically launched during a critical time when global social movements demanded greater equity. Recognizing that many organizations striving for justice lacked access to essential technologies, Relativity sought to bridge this gap. By providing free access to its AI-driven platform, RelativityOne, the program enables under-resourced legal teams to tackle complex cases that may otherwise be impossible due to technological limitations.

The core mission is to use cutting-edge technology to dismantle barriers faced by those seeking justice. Through partnerships with organizations committed to social justice, the Justice for Change initiative has unlocked access to powerful tools, ensuring participants can effectively manage their cases and advocate for change.

Highlighting Key Achievements

One of the cornerstone cases that exemplifies the program’s impact is S.J. v. Knodell. In this case, Justice for Change collaborated with the National Health Law Program to support low-income families requiring access to vital medical services. Prior to involvement in the program, the organization struggled with basic document management. With access to Relativity’s technology, they successfully organized crucial evidence, significantly enhancing their ability to advocate for their clients. Geron Gadd, a Senior Attorney at the National Health Law Program, noted, “Access to Relativity was a game changer that enabled the plaintiffs to marshal evidence for expert depositions.” This transformation reflects not just a technological upgrade but a vital lifeline for those unrepresented in the legal system.

The Innocence Project, alongside the Hawai'i Innocence Project, achieved a historic exoneration through the Justice for Change program, liberating Ian Schweitzer after 23 years of wrongful incarceration. This case highlighted the necessity of effective collaboration across distances, reinforcing that technology can facilitate remarkable outcomes in the fight for justice.

Expanding Horizons

From its initial North American base, the Justice for Change program has broadened its outreach, establishing operations in regions such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, and spreading its influence deeper into the EMEA area by 2023. This global expansion illustrates the capability of the initiative to adapt and serve varying legal ecosystems, ultimately advocating for justice across cultural and geographic divides.

Relativity has also innovatively transitioned the program to help legal organizations shift from traditional paper-based systems to digitized workflows, promising long-term savings and efficiencies. In collaboration with partners like Page One, Justice for Change participants have successfully started digitizing decades of paper case files, minimizing manual overhead and drastically cutting storage costs.

Recognizing Continued Efforts and Future Aspirations

The upcoming Relativity Innovation Awards will honor contributors exemplifying the intersection of technology and social impact. This includes nominations for using RelativityOne and aiR solutions to support pro bono efforts in areas of wrongful convictions and human rights advocacy.

The Justice for Change program underscores that impactful change is a marathon, not a sprint. As noted by Johnathan Hill, Global Program Manager at Relativity, the foundation laid in the past five years signals remarkable potential, but substantial change will require sustained commitment from stakeholders dedicated to addressing systemic inequality.

In conclusion, the journey of Relativity's Justice for Change program reflects the potential of integrating advanced technology with a mission-driven approach. With continued investment, collaboration, and impetus for change, the program stands poised to further empower legal advocates and create lasting impacts in the fight for a fair and just society.

Relativity invites organizations and individuals to engage with the Justice for Change initiative and contribute to a movement that is redefining access to justice around the world.