About me
Russ Bloomquist is a Program Manager & Senior Full Stack Developer at Maryland Legal Aid, specializing in software development, innovation, and automation. With over 25 years of experience in design and development, Russ has a proven track record of leading transformative technology projects that enhance access to justice.
Russ developed a web-based expungement application for Maryland Legal Aid that enabled small legal teams and pro bono volunteers to host large-scale legal clinics by automating the analysis of records and generation of petitions. To date, the application has been used to generate over 130,000 petitions and documents. His contributions to application development, data collection/reporting systems, SMS integration, and timekeeping have also optimized service delivery, communication, and invoicing for the Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA), a subsidiary of Maryland Legal Aid. MCLA uses an application Russ developed to track upwards of 186,000 interactions annually across phone, chat, email, and walk-in services for self-represented litigants.
Beyond development, Russ is an AI and data analytics mentor, training staff to leverage emerging technologies for greater impact. He has also chaired several committees, including a strategic planning committee, helping to shape the organization's long-term technological vision. Russ has extensive knowledge of data privacy and security, ensuring that the systems he develops adhere to best practices for safeguarding sensitive legal and client information.
Through his expertise in software development, system design, data privacy, and data-driven decision-making, Russ continues to drive efficiency, automation, and innovation at Maryland Legal Aid and beyond.
