Here are the remarks I gave when I accepted the Woman’s Bar of DC Stars of the Bar award: “Thank you so much for this honor. You know, when I started my law firm, my goal was simple—to avoid a gap on my resume after being fired from my job at a firm. I never… The post My Remarks on Woman Law Firm Ownership appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Last night, I was so honored to receive a Stars of the Bar award for my work in encouraging woman law firm ownership from the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I had two minutes to express why woman-owned firms matter so much to the legal profession. So like any public figure who… The post How I Used ChatGPT for Speechwriting (Part I) appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Adrianos Facchetti is a personal injury lawyer in Burbank, California, who brings a sincere and practical approach to cases, from auto accidents and dog bites to premises liability. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, Adrianos connects with a diverse client base. Fun fact: He first shared his legal insights on MyShingle.com back in 2009! Find out… The post Origin Story- How I Got Started in Personal Injury Law: A Journey of Mentorship, Humility, and a Wardrobe Malfunction appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Are you ready to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your law practice? Join our comprehensive course, “Building Ethically Compliant Custom GPTs for Lawyers,” designed specifically for legal professionals looking to integrate cutting-edge technology into their practice while adhering to ethical standards. You’ll learn to build custom GPTs for internal use in your firm… The post Unlock the Future of Legal Practice: Build Ethically Compliant Custom GPTs! appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Abstract This article explores the legal and ethical considerations lawyers must address when creating custom versions of ChatGPT for public use. It discusses the potential applications of these tools, such as educating clients on legal matters or providing preliminary advice to landlords. The article outlines key ethical requirements, including AI disclosure, supervision, attorney-client relationship, confidentiality,… The post Custom ChatGPTs: Navigating Legal and Ethical Compliance for Public-Facing AI Tools appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research… The post Some GenAI to Help Your New Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

The legal field is undergoing a tech revolution, and AI is at the forefront. That’s why I created  “Frequently Asked Questions and Suggested Best Practices Related to Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession”. This resource addresses critical AI topics like copyright issues, client privacy, ethical use, and more. It’s an essential read for any… The post AI & Law: Download the Suggested Best Practices Guide appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

There are as many reasons for law firm ownership as there are law firms. Are you: Maybe it’s finally time to make 2024 the year you start your law practice. You won’t be alone. In the wake of the pandemic, declaring ownership of one’s talent isn’t a moment but a movement.   Workers across all industries… The post Make 2024 The Year You Start Your Law Practice appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Image generated by Dall-E Remember the tin-can-and-string faux phones that you played with as a kid? Will real phones, or phone service become equally useless? Recognizing the growing trend away from phone calls,  the Washington Post recently reported on The New Phone Call Etiquette.  According to the article, callers should never leave a voicemail (since… The post Have Phone Calls Gone the Way of the Tin Can and String? appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Lawyers Are Unhappy…But Not for the Reasons You Think One of the most common sources of lawyer unhappiness that’s also least discussed is the soul-crushing nature of the work that many of us do.  Whether it’s defending large companies with racist or sexist policies, or churning through cookie-cutter cases that are all the same, many… The post Starting a Purpose-Driven Law Firm appeared first on My Shingle ..read more