Who this is for
Solo and small-firm lawyers who want to use technology — especially AI — to build simpler, less stressful, more profitable practices.
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
A little about me
I spent 18 years as a commercial litigator at a big firm. Then I went solo. Then I started coaching other lawyers on technology. That was over 20 years ago.
Along the way I’ve blogged about legal tech since 2002, written books for the ABA, and tested more tools than I care to admit. Some changed how I practice. Most didn’t.
What this newsletter actually does
Solo and small-firm lawyers can’t keep up with AI and tech changes alone. There’s too much noise, too many tools, and not enough hours in the day.
So I do the testing, sort the signal from the hype, and share what’s worth your time. The 80/20 Principle is the filter: the 20% of tools and tactics that drive 80% of the results.
Each post tries to leave you with one of three things:
A tool or tactic that’s actually worth your time
A way to think about AI and tech that cuts through the hype
A short story from the trenches that helps you make a decision
No fluff. No padding. Plain language, 9th-grade reading level, written for lawyers who are busy.
Beyond the newsletter — the Inner Circle
Reading is one thing. Putting it into practice with other lawyers is another.
My Inner Circle is a private community for solo and small-firm lawyers who want to learn AI and tech alongside peers. Think of it as a collective R&D department — the kind big firms have built in. Solo and small-firm lawyers can’t build one alone, but together they can.
Inside, members test tools, share what’s working, attend twice-monthly Zoom sessions, and (in the Co-Pilot tier) join twice-weekly AI Lab workshops.
The newsletter is the front door. The Inner Circle is the room where the work happens.
What you can expect
Posts twice weekly
A mix of tool reviews, AI explainers, and stories from coaching lawyers
Occasional invitations to the Inner Circle when something fits
No spam, no hard sells, no “Don’t miss out!” energy
Subscribe below — and if any post lands for you, hit reply and tell me. I read everything.
