This year is different. For real. Consider: 🔥 Law firms are under fire by the current administration. ⚖️ Lawyers are being asked to use their law degrees to advance reprehensible causes. 🚫 Firms are firing attorneys for speaking their views on
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My Review of GC.AI: First in Class for Legal AI Tools
I’ve been meaning to review GC.AI for some time but never got around to it. In retrospect, I’m glad I waited, as I’m confident the tool has improved even more over the past few months. There’s so much to like…
Want to See What Lawyers Are Actually Doing with AI?
If you’ve been wondering how attorneys are actually using AI—not hypotheticals, but real tools in real practices—this is your chance to see it all in action. The AI Teach-In Recordings are now available for lifetime access. More than 20 practicing lawyers walk…
Want to See How Lawyers Actually Use AI? Join the Teach-In June 27
Generative AI isn’t just another shiny object. It’s a powerful tool that lawyers are already using to transform their practices. But let’s be honest: most training out there? It doesn’t quite hit the mark. Forget static CLEs and high-level ethics…
Using GenAI to Assist with Discovery
Over the course of this three-part video series, I set out to train a custom AI agent (“project GPT”) to generate and respond to discovery requests under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the District…
My Experience Comparing Lexis and ChatGPT Deep Research
As a practicing attorney, I’ve been doing legal research for decades, starting with traditional platforms like Westlaw and Lexis, which I learned in law school and used throughout my early years in practice. But recently, I set out to compare…
AI Sprint for Lawyers: Four Weeks to Using AI to Work Faster, Earn More & Stress Less
The research doesn’t lie. ⚖️ A recent academic study by Professor Daniel Schwarcz found that an AI preview model (similar to the one powering ChatGPT) yielded statistically significant improvements in legal analysis. At the same time, more and more small…
Empowering Federal Attorneys: 4 by 8 Tips
Federal attorneys are facing unprecedented disruption under the Trump Administration. In these dark times, it’s never been more important to understand your rights and know that there are options. Below are 8 tips for preserving your rights as an employee,…
FREE WEBINAR! Empowering Federal Attorneys
Understanding Your Rights and Exploring Law Firm Ownership Less than one month into a new administration, federal attorneys are facing unprecedented disruption to their careers. The recent return to the office directives, “fork in the road’ resignation offers and transfers…
Unlocking the Potential of Generative AI for Lawyers: Red Flags and Best Practices
This blog post is based on a free 50-minute webinar on AI red flags for lawyers. To access the full webinar, click HERE. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, including the legal profession. While this technology presents immense opportunities, it also comes with…