Want to harness the power of AI while at the same time minimize risk? Then learn to balance critical and creative thinking as you use AI in your law practice. Listen and get concrete recommendations for making this happen now.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Exploring AI's role in enhancing legal practice for solo and small firm lawyers
• Balancing critical and creative thinking in law with AI tools
• Practical steps for integrating AI, starting with low-risk tasks
• Importance of collaborative learning and peer insights in AI adoption
• Embracing AI's potential despite its flaws and imperfections

Resources from this Episode

• Inner Circle membership link
• Loom video of How to use a Custom GPT to improve Writing

General Resources

• Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers
• Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle
• Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive
• Join: '80/20 Inner Circle' (valuable business insights for small firm owners)
• Read: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch
• Get my new email course: ChatGPT for Lawyers (it's free)

Other Resources

• The 80/20 Principle (email newsletter)
• The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
• The Inner Circle (online community for law firm owners)

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Episode Credits

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