THE BLOG

Random musings, some ranting, but definitely all kinds of fun for lawyers to consider in joining the rebellion.

Riddle Me This: When Does a Workflow Not Work? ai design Jun 24, 2025

It’s the question no one thinks to ask because everyone’s too busy asking the wrong one.

 

 “Can we just import the workflow another firm is using?”

 

It feels efficient, almost like a shortcut. Someone else already built it, tested it, and made it work, right? All you have to do is import it, a...

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New Fee Model, Same Dumpster Fire ai billable hour design flat fees Jun 18, 2025

There’s no shortage of conversations about escaping the billable hour. Lawyers across the country are tired, burned out, and ready for something better. Alternative fee models are having a moment, from flat fees, milestone billing, subscription plans, value-based arrangements, and many more cool way...

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Shiny Tech, Same Old Mess. Law Firms Are Still Drowning in Inefficiency. ai design tech Apr 06, 2025

In the past few months, I’ve spoken with a wide range of law firms and legal organizations who are making bold moves to modernize their operations. They’re investing in new case management platforms, dabbling in automation tools, and trying to leverage client intake software, CRMs, and scheduling sy...

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How Asinine Is It to Ban AI Tools in Job Applications? Very. ai hiring jobs Mar 09, 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence has become as integral to our work lives as email and spreadsheets, some employers are taking a stance so backward it’s almost comical. Job posts are popping up prohibiting the use of AI tools in the job application and interview process. Even more perplexing ...

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Don't Kill the Messenger. AI Kids Will Eat Your Lunch. ai chatgpt Feb 25, 2025

 

A common concern among those who did not grow up with AI is that younger people, growing up with these tools, will lack creativity because they don’t have to do as much "work." This fear is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of both creativity and AI’s role in the creative process. AI is no...

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