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Meet the graduates of the second cohort of the LegalTech program.

Technology in the Service of
the Law

The LegalTech program, developed and led by the Lyon Bar Association, is part of a bold initiative: to support the transformation of the legal profession and encourage innovation in the practice of law.

In response to rapid changes in the sector, the Lyon Bar Association is reaffirming its role as a committed stakeholder by offering a program dedicated to the emergence and development of LegalTech solutions that are closely aligned with the profession’s challenges.

For this second edition, the Lyon Bar Association is partnering with H7to strengthen support for projects and create synergies between the legal and entrepreneurial worlds.

The graduates of the second class

DAIRIA IA
Founded by Sofiane Coly
Dairia IA is an AI-powered legal assistant specializing in labor law and payroll, providing fast and reliable answers to HR professionals, executives, and accountants
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THEMIS SYSTEM
Founded by Dominique Bellon

Themis System is an AI-powered law firm management platform that centralizes case files, clients, billing, and legal support for attorneys

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OLORIN
Founded by Sasha Malric and Enzo Eynard

Olorin is a digital infrastructure that secures M&A transactions through process automation, regulatory compliance, and the simultaneous transfer of securities and funds

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FINFAIR'UP
Founded by Uma Kühni

Finfair'up is a service that provides legal guidance and assistance with paperwork to support women who are victims of economic domestic violence as they take their first steps

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3 months to accelerate

For three months, the winners consolidate their model and work on their strategic levers.

Individual support

Tailored support from an H7 start-up manager to challenge the roadmap, structure the model, and remove operational obstacles.

Group support

Expert workshops and peer co-development sessions to compare your vision and share best practices. 

Networking

Qualified introductions to the partner networks of the Lyon Bar Association and H7, comprising local businesses, large corporations, start-ups, schools, investment funds, etc.

Accommodation at H7

A workstation at H7, at the heart of a dynamic ecosystem that promotes networking opportunities and synergies.

Community

Winners will have access to the member and alumni communities of the Lyon Bar Association, the Lyon Bar Association Incubator, and H7.
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Pitch on stage at Zero to One,
the startup event in Lyon

The program’s winners will have the opportunity to pitch at “zero to one,” the startup event in Lyon organized by H7, in front of an audience of over 1,200 attendees.

Since 2022, H7 has welcomed over 500 of the most promising French and European startups, including Pennylane, Planity, Gens de Confiance, Quandela, and many others.

Selection criteria

This call for applications aims to identify, support, and recognize project leaders who wish to drive change in the sector and propose concrete solutions for the legal sector.
Propose an innovative solution (product or service) specifically dedicated to the legal sector.
At least one of the project leaders must be a lawyer, law student, or law clerk.
Be a member of the Lyon Bar Association or one of the following bar associations: Lyon, Annecy, Chambéry, Grenoble, Valence, Vienne, Saint-Étienne, or Clermont-Ferrand.

Next steps

19.03

Call for applications

10.05

Call for projects closed

11 > May 15


announcement of winners

May > September

Support period

24.09


Closing Night

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The team

Rachel Devidal

Lawyer

Pierre-Louis Roquet

Attorney

Francesco Schianchi

Start-up manager

Selena Miniscalco

Senior Communications Officer

    They worked with the Lyon Bar Association.

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    LIBELAW 

    Libélaw is a software platform that connects lawyers to help them easily organize and manage substitute representation, litigation, and on-call assignments, thereby saving them time.

    AVOCAPPLI

    Avocappli is a secure mobile app that allows clients to stay in touch with their attorney and track the progress, communications, and deadlines of their case in real time.

    PULSE LAW FIRM

    Avocat Pulse is a hybrid network and ecosystem that supports lawyers in transforming their practices through a community, training programs, digital tools, and collaborative spaces, with the aim of promoting a more human, innovative, and collaborative approach to the law.

    They share their stories

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    The partnership between the Lyon Bar Association incubator and H7 provided crucial support for Libélaw at a key moment in our development. As we were in the midst of launching, being able to discuss, refine, and optimize our strategy was decisive. This support also allowed us to challenge our business model at the most opportune moment, and it was a lot of fun too! It was an invaluable contribution that I highly recommend.

    Maxence Laurent
    Libelaw
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      Key players in the
      in the fields of law and innovation

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      As France’s second-largest bar association, with more than 4,000 lawyers, the Lyon Bar Association is tasked with ensuring lawyers’ professional competence and adherence to ethical standards, overseeing the practice of law, and facilitating citizens’ access to the law and justice.

      To support the transformation and modernization of the legal profession, the Lyon Bar Association established its own incubator in 2015. Stemming from the work of the Commission on Innovation and the Practice of Law, it supports lawyers in developing innovative projects, fosters the emergence of new professional practices, and encourages the adoption of tools and methods to improve the practice of law. The incubator also helps promote innovation among institutions and the public, while raising awareness and training lawyers on the future challenges facing the profession.

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      H7, a socially responsible accelerator and the digital hub of the Lyon metropolitan area, supports startups in their growth and impact. To fulfill this mission, H7 relies on three pillars: support programs, operated by H7 and developed in collaboration with its partners; the community, comprising entrepreneurs, large corporations, talent, investment funds, and partner schools; and the hub, a space for connection and collaboration where everyone can create, learn, and explore new possibilities.
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        The call for applications is open to projects that: 

        • Offer an innovative solution specifically designed for the legal sector
        • At least one of the project leaders must be a lawyer, law student, or law clerk.
        • Be registered with the Rhône Alpes Bar Association

        Apply by May 10 !

        For attorneys, paralegals, and law students, the program is 50% funded by the Lyon Bar Association. The remaining cost for project leaders is €500.

        For other project leaders, the program costs €1,000.