Last night, I was so honored to receive a Stars of the Bar award for my work in encouraging woman law firm ownership from the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I had two minutes to express why
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My Remarks on Woman Law Firm Ownership
Here are the remarks I gave when I accepted the Woman’s Bar of DC Stars of the Bar award: “Thank you so much for this honor. You know, when I started my law firm, my goal was simple—to avoid a…
Origin Story- How I Got Started in Personal Injury Law: A Journey of Mentorship, Humility, and a Wardrobe Malfunction
Adrianos Facchetti is a personal injury lawyer in Burbank, California, who brings a sincere and practical approach to cases, from auto accidents and dog bites to premises liability. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Adrianos connects with a diverse client base.…
Unlock the Future of Legal Practice: Build Ethically Compliant Custom GPTs!
Are you ready to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your law practice? Join our comprehensive course, “Building Ethically Compliant Custom GPTs for Lawyers,” designed specifically for legal professionals looking to integrate cutting-edge technology into their practice while adhering…
Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal and Ethical Compliance for Public-Facing AI Tools
Abstract This article explores the legal and ethical considerations lawyers must address when creating custom versions of ChatGPT for public use. It discusses the potential applications of these tools, such as educating clients on legal matters or providing preliminary advice…
Some GenAI to Help Your New Law Firm
Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time.…
AI & Law: Download the Suggested Best Practices Guide
The legal field is undergoing a tech revolution, and AI is at the forefront. That’s why I created “Frequently Asked Questions and Suggested Best Practices Related to Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession”. This resource addresses critical AI topics…
Make 2024 The Year You Start Your Law Practice
There are as many reasons for law firm ownership as there are law firms. Are you: Maybe it’s finally time to make 2024 the year you start your law practice. You won’t be alone. In the wake of the pandemic,…
Have Phone Calls Gone the Way of the Tin Can and String?
Image generated by Dall-E Remember the tin-can-and-string faux phones that you played with as a kid? Will real phones, or phone service become equally useless? Recognizing the growing trend away from phone calls, the Washington Post recently reported on The…
The Aftermath of Departing Lawyers: They Take Clients But Not The Full Fee That Goes With Them
Illustration generated by Dall-E Case Summary: In the legal profession, the general rule is that lawyers cannot enter into agreements that restrict their right to practice after leaving a firm, except for retirement benefits. However, there is ambiguity in interpreting…