Season 6, Episode 7: Generative AI That's Instantly Verifiable and Court-ready (with Jacqueline Schafer)
Dec 19, 2023
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Jacqueline Schafer, career appellate litigator and founder/CEO of Clearbrief, discusses Clearbrief's generative AI platform in Word that is used by hundreds of firms, courts, and government agencies. The platform produces instant hyperlinked timelines, scores opponent's accuracy, and more. She also shares insights on starting an AI company, verifying sources, and the importance of user experience in legal products.
Clear Brief's generative AI features in Microsoft Word allows for instant creation of hyperlinked timelines and accuracy scoring of opponents.
Clear Brief's focus on evidence visibility and transparency enhances fact-finding, strengthens arguments, and contributes to a more efficient and trustworthy justice system.
Deep dives
Clear Brief: An AI-powered tool for litigators
Clear Brief is a Microsoft Word add-in designed to enhance the workflow of litigators. It offers features like split screen writing, suggesting specific pages from discovery, integrating with case management systems, and generating hyperlinked timelines. The AI-driven technology makes it easy to turn a jumble of documents into a useful tool for litigation. Clear Brief is used by hundreds of law firms, courts, and government agencies, helping them streamline their work and improve efficiency.
The importance of evidence visibility
Clear Brief aims to make evidence visible at every stage of the legal process. It helps judges, lawyers, and paralegals quickly access and analyze documents and testimonies. By providing hyperlinked timelines, suggesting conceptually relevant pages, and offering instant access to supporting sources, Clear Brief assists in fact-finding, strengthens arguments, and enhances the understanding of complex cases. The platform's focus on evidence transparency contributes to a more efficient and trustworthy justice system.
Addressing concerns with AI in legal practice
Clear Brief addresses common concerns related to AI in legal practice. The platform ensures verifiability and accuracy by allowing users to trace the sources of information, verifying citations, and avoiding reliance on fake or inaccurate cases. Clear Brief combines both generative AI and extractive AI models to provide comprehensive solutions that align with the needs of lawyers. By emphasizing the security, product design, and usability aspects, Clear Brief instills confidence in users who want to leverage AI effectively in their legal work.
The future of law and AI
The future of law and AI envisions a greater emphasis on evidence visibility and transparency. Clear Brief's approach of making evidence easily accessible and verifiable is a step towards this vision. By integrating AI technology into legal workflows, more efficient practices can emerge, leading to better outcomes for litigators, judges, and clients. As AI continues to evolve, it will play a crucial role in modernizing and enhancing the legal profession, enabling lawyers to focus on their highest and best use of legal skills.
Welcome to Season 6, Episode 7 of "Notes to My Legal Self," where we delve into the innovative world of legal technology. In this episode, we're thrilled to host Jacqueline Schafer, a pioneer in the integration of AI into legal practice. As the founder and CEO of Clearbrief and an acclaimed litigator, Jacqueline's insights are sure to enlighten and inspire.
Key Takeaways:
Jacqueline's Journey: From appellate litigator to tech entrepreneur, discover Jacqueline's transition and the motivations behind her pioneering work.
Clearbrief's Impact: Learn how Clearbrief’s AI platform has become a staple in law firms, courts, and government agencies, streamlining legal workflows and enhancing document management.
AI in Legal Practice: Understand the practical applications of AI in legal settings, including generating hyperlinked timelines and scoring the accuracy of opposing documents.
Jacqueline Schafer, a respected appellate litigator, founder, and CEO of Clearbrief. Her accolades include the 2021 Washington State Bar APEX Award for Legal Innovation and recognition in the American Bar Association’s “2022 Women of Legal Tech.”
Special Features:
Live demonstration of Clearbrief’s functionalities.
Insights into the future of AI in the legal field.
Intriguing Questions:
How does Clearbrief transform the day-to-day operations of legal professionals?
What are the challenges and triumphs of integrating AI into legal workflows?
What does the future hold for AI in the legal industry?
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Embark on this enlightening journey with us, as we uncover the fascinating intersection of law and technology with one of the field’s most innovative minds.
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