E119 | Systems And The Emergence Of AI In Law Practice | Ernie Svenson

So many technology tools exist today that can enable attorneys to practice more efficiently and effectively. But attorneys often either don’t know about these tools or fear implementing them. In particular, much anxiety surrounds the implications of AI for the legal industry. In this episode, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders visit with Ernie Svenson —a former big-firm attorney who focuses on helping solo and small-firm lawyers leverage automation, outsourcing, and efficiency—about ways lawyers can incorporate legal technology to improve their practices and lives. Ernie sheds light on the strategies, tools, and trends that can shape the future of legal services. He also discusses the rise of AI and ways lawyers can use tools like ChatGPT cautiously but effectively. 0:00 Meet Ernie Svenson 3:51 Clerking, Systems, and the Section H Bible 8:46 From Big Firm Lawyer to Legal Tech Consultant 13:35 The Power of Systems in Law Practice 19:18 Why Lawyers Need Standard Operating Procedures 24:08 Onboarding Clients as a System 31:19 Getting Staff Buy-In for New Systems 37:21 Outsourcing and Asynchronous Work 42:04 Essential Tech Tools for Lawyers 49:46 ChatGPT and the Future of Legal Practice -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 119 Original Air Date: June 15, 2023 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com