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

Abstract (prepared with ChatGPT 4): The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in online meetings has made it increasingly common for attorneys to record and transcribe client conversations. While AI-transcription can offer benefits such as accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, concerns around confidentiality, privacy, and ethics are also raised. AI-driven transcriptions capture details that… The post Can Lawyers Legally and Ethically Record Conversations With Clients Using Artificial Intelligence? appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

via GIPHY An Offer They Can’t Refuse I haven’t seen the epic 1972 movie, The Godfather, but even I’m familiar with the iconic line, make him an offer he can’t refuse,” casually uttered by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone. Of course, Corleone’s offers couldn’t be refused because doing so would invite death. But there are… The post Lawyers: How to Make An Offer They Can’t Refuse appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

How many times have you signed up for a free trial, then forgot to cancel and were hit with a huge bill? Or signed up for a legal tech or marketing service that you didn’t like so you let it run its course, only to have it auto-renew and lock you in for another term? … The post FTC Lockdown on Legal Tech and Marketing Companies LockIns With Autorenewals appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

For me, summertime has always been a great time to learn. The pace slows. Days are longer. Schedules are more relaxed. That’s why I’m so excited to announce the MyShingle Summer School Special. For just $99, you can pick up either:(1) The LegalClauseIt a 79-page guide to the art, science & ethics of law firm… The post MyShingle Summer School appeared first on My Shingle ..read more

Hands down ?, one of the best parts of starting or owning your own law firm is the ability to create a novel business model that addresses a profound gap in the market, and marries your passion to your legal talent.  Below, I highlight three recent examples of lawyers whose unconventional business models caught my… The post Unconventional Business Models With Conventional Success for Law Firms appeared first on My Shingle ..read more