How to Actually Get Good at Using AI→
The secret isn't being tech-savvy. The best AI users think like coaches, not commanders. Learn the mindset shifts and practical techniques that separate AI experts from everyone else.
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AI Can't Generate Your Legal Forms (And That's Actually Fine)→
The lie everyone's selling: 'Just ask AI for a divorce decree and boom - perfect 50-page document!' The truth: You'll get something that looks like a legal document written by someone who's never actually filed one in your jurisdiction.
AI Hallucinations Are Your Fault, Not AI's→
Stop whining about fake cases. You're the one who copy-pasted without checking. AI hallucinates because it's creative - that's not a bug, it's why it's useful. Here's how to use it without losing your license.
The AI Postmortem: How to Actually Get Better After Every Session→
Most people close the chat and move on. Smart users spend 5 minutes asking 'what could we have done better?' That simple habit is what separates AI amateurs from experts.
Case Strategy Prompts for Lawyers→
Strategic prompts for thinking through case weaknesses, settlement decisions, discovery planning, and leverage assessment before you commit to a direction.
Client Communication Prompts for Lawyers→
10 AI prompts for when clients are driving you crazy. Copy, paste, fill in your specifics, and let AI help you handle the conversation without losing your mind or the client.
Make AI Tell You When It's Guessing→
One simple prompt addition forces AI to label its confidence level. Stop treating all AI output as equally reliable when it's not.
Document Drafting Prompts for Lawyers→
12 AI prompts for drafting documents that don't sound like templates. Copy, paste, fill in your specifics, and get drafts that sound like you wrote them.
Opposing Counsel Communication Prompts→
10 AI prompts for when you want to call opposing counsel an asshole but need to stay professional. Copy, paste, fill in your specifics, and let AI help you write the deadly professional response.
Stop Staring at the Blinking Cursor→
You know AI could help. You've heard the hype. You even opened ChatGPT. And then... nothing. Your mind goes blank. Here's why you freeze and how to fix it.
Stop Worrying About AI Stealing Your Data→
The real security threat to your firm isn't Claude or ChatGPT. It's your paralegal using 'Password123' and no two-factor authentication. Here's what actually matters for AI security in 2025.
Train AI to Steal Your Writing Style (So Well It's Scary)→
Most people: 'Write like me - casual and friendly!' AI: Writes like a LinkedIn influencer having a stroke. The problem isn't AI. It's that you're describing yourself like a bad dating profile instead of showing AI who you actually are.
You're Absolutely Right! (No, You're Not.)→
AI defaults to validation because you've been accidentally training it to be a yes-man. Here's how to get critical feedback instead of useless cheerleading.
Practice Management Prompts for Lawyers→
10 AI prompts for running a law practice that doesn't run you. Delegating, pricing, hiring, marketing - the stuff they don't teach in law school.
I Promised to Show You How I Built an SOP with AI. Here's Why I Can't.→
A podcast demo led to a promise I couldn't keep. Here's what actually happened when I tried to automate SOP creation with AI.
How to Check Your AI Privacy Settings (All Major Platforms)→
Step-by-step instructions for checking and disabling AI training on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, and Grok. Updated November 2025.
You Don't Need an 'AI for Lawyers'→
Stop waiting for the perfect legal AI tool. Most of what you do doesn't need one.
Your Rep Agreement Needs an AI Clause Yesterday→
Stop pretending you're not using AI. Your clients deserve to know, and your bar association is watching. Here's exactly what to add to your engagement letters.
AI Headshots: Skip the Photographer, Get Better Results→
Half our team works remotely. Coordinating a photographer was impossible. AI headshots solved it in 30 minutes for $45. Here's what worked, what failed hilariously, and which service actually delivers.
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