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The 80/20 Principle

301: Stop Losing Billable Hours: How AI Simplifies Time-Keeping & Billing for Lawyers

Feb 4, 2025
Nancy Jeng, co-founder of Billables.ai and AI pioneer in legal billing, shares insights on revolutionizing timekeeping for lawyers. She discusses how passive time capture can streamline tracking with zero effort, benefiting both billable and non-billable professionals. The conversation dives into the seamless integration of Billables.ai with popular platforms, the transformative impact of AI on legal billing practices, and the versatility of the tool across various billing models. Personalization and user adaptability are emphasized as key to effectiveness.
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  • Billables AI automates timekeeping for lawyers, significantly reducing manual effort while capturing billable hours accurately and efficiently.
  • The tool's seamless integration with platforms like Clio and Microsoft enhances billing processes and provides tailored user experiences for various billing models.

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The Advantage of Passive Timekeeping

Billables AI introduces a passive timekeeping solution that automates the process of capturing billable hours without user intervention. This technology leverages artificial intelligence to ensure accurate time tracking, adapting to individual preferences for describing billable activities. Many attorneys who have trialed the software have reported significant improvements in capturing additional time, effectively covering the cost of the software and generating extra revenue. This tool is particularly beneficial for lawyers who may struggle with traditional timekeeping methods due to the distractions of their working environment.

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