The 80/20 Principle

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The real reason lawyers feel overwhelmed
Forget “time-saving” tricks—the real solution for overwhelm is radically different
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The only 3 AI tools you need to consider
A straightforward guide for using AI like a wizard.
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The two types of lawyers
Those who leverage AI, those who don't (and will be replaced by those who do)
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Why BigLaw remains silent about AI
Nearly every large firm uses AI, but almost none tell their clients.
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AI’s persuasion power is overlooked
Most people miss how AI shapes our decisions. Here’s what you need to know.
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AI Isn’t Stealing Jobs—It’s Making Lawyers More Valuable
New PwC data reveals that AI can boost lawyers' pay and career value
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Are your clients getting advice from ChatGPT?
Your next client might have been “advised” by an AI chat. Here’s what to do about that.
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⏰[Zoom today] Gavel Exec: faster drafting of docs using AI
See this AI drafting tool in action with founder Dorna Moini on today’s call.
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A new standard for legal research?
Casetext set the standard. Midpage just raised it —here’s what you need to know.
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May 2025

Lawyers are now using ChatGPT “for everything”
Junior lawyers can now produce work at a 2-3 year experience level within months
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Those who ignore AI will become irrelevant, warns ex-Google CEO
The data behind Eric Schmidt's AI prediction is eye-opening (even for lawyers)
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The real divide in AI adoption
There are two types of lawyers when it comes to AI adoption. One group consistently outperforms the other.
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