Let's Get Personal with Ross Guberman, Legal Writing Expert and Founder & CEO of BriefCatch
Jan 23, 2024
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Ross Guberman, Founder and CEO of BriefCatch, discusses his background in legal writing and the importance of building credibility in the field. He explores the benefits and potential of AI, chat, and GPT in the legal profession, as well as the benefits of automation tools and efficient legal writing. The chapter ends with a discussion on the importance of interactivity, practical training, and leaving a lasting impact in workshops.
Engaging in handwriting on paper allows for reflection and focused thinking, freeing oneself from constant technology presence.
Ross Guberman's impulsive decision to attend law school eventually led to a successful career in legal writing, after initially escaping writing in pursuit of a doctorate.
Deep dives
Importance of Handwriting and Disconnecting from Screens
It is important to take breaks from screens and typing to engage in handwriting as a way to free oneself from the constant presence of technology. Handwriting on paper allows for reflection and encourages focused thinking on main points without getting lost in details.
Ross Guehrimann's Journey to Law School
Ross Guehrimann's decision to attend law school was impulsive and driven by a desire for a more stable career. Despite initially escaping writing after pursuing a doctorate in linguistics and literary theory, Ross found himself enjoying a legal writing class in law school, eventually leading him to a successful career in legal writing.
Transition to Legal Writing Coaching
After working at a law firm, Ross Guehrimann transitioned to coaching and training lawyers and judges in legal writing. His experiences at the firm, coupled with his great mentors, instilled confidence in his writing skills. This led him to start Legal Writing Pro and eventually develop the legal writing tool, Brief Catch.
The Role of AI and Chat GPT in Legal Writing
Ross Guehrimann emphasizes the positive potential of AI and chat GPT in legal writing. He believes that these tools can enhance efficiency and automate various tasks, such as document analysis and logic assessment. However, he cautions against over-reliance and encourages users to understand the technology's limitations and use it judiciously.
Ross Guberman is the Founder and CEO of BriefCatch. BriefCatch is a tool that helps to solve legal writing challenges, including typos, citations, and legalese. Ross is the President of LegalWritingPro, a legal writing training company.
Ross helps lawyers and judges enjoy writing. He conducts writing and editing workshops for law firms, agencies, and courts. He is the author of several best-selling books, including Point Made and Point Taken. He is the judiciary’s choice to train new federal judges, and has also served as an expert witness, a law school adjunct professor, and a commentator for The New York Times and other publications.
Ross is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School.