Join the Inner Circle
Automate workflows, be more competitive, and gain more freedom
The best way for lawyers to learn to leverage technology is in a group of other practicing lawyers. That's what Inner Circle is for.
Specifically, the program helps you focus on the core skills and essential tools that will make the biggest impact in your practice. These skills and tools include:
1. Communication — mastering email, phone, chat, video, dictation, and meetings
2. Delegation & Outsourcing — knowing when and how to offload work
3. Process Management — creating and maintaining SOPs
4. Security & Data Protection — keeping client and firm data safe
5. Automation — using tools to streamline repetitive tasks
6. Marketing — especially referral-driven strategies
7. Remote Work — working effectively from anywhere
8. Artificial Intelligence — using AI to amplify your expertise
Massive Time Saving
Lawyers who adopt the right tech skills become significantly more efficient, which means they save a lot more time.
Here are results of a recent survey of active members, which shows their self-reported time savings.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are now the main reason members are saving time. Specifically, they report saving 4 to 7 hours each week.
Better Delegation
Members report that significant improvement in delegation through the use of outsourcing, which is another way that they save time.
Members also appreciate:
The community support helps them get past fears about using new technology and makes it easier to put it into practice.
Practical, actionable tech guidance helps to modernize their legal practices
Members don't all have the same goals, nor are they all able to commit the same amount of time to improving their practices.
Therefore, I offer different levels of membership to accommodate those needs.
Two Levels of Guidance
If you're just getting started, the Basic Inner Circle gives you curated insights and occasional expert sessions. But if you're ready to go deeper—if you want guidance, structure, and real momentum—Co-Pilot is the better choice.
Here’s how they compare:
Basic Inner Circle ($300/year)
A great starting point if you want to stay current without a big commitment.
Two live Zoom sessions per month on the latest legal-tech tools, automation strategies, AI, marketing, and cybersecurity
Access to selected posted content and member comments (searchable by keyword)
Note: Session recordings and transcripts are not made available (those are only only available at the Co-Pilot level)
Co-Pilot ($179/month)
Designed for lawyers who want to make big improvements, and want personal guidance making smarter tech decisions that lead to a smooth-running practice that has minimal drudgery and maximum freedom.
Includes everything from the Basic level, plus...
A comprehensive assessment of your current use of technology, followed by specific recommendations for making immediate improvements
A 30-minute 1-on-1 Zoom call to review your assessment and develop your specific plan for improving
Full access to all ongoing live workshops, including the ChatGPT Lab, Email Marketing Lab, and Passive Income sessions
Two live workshops every week, all recorded and transcribed
Friday "Coffee Chats"—informal Zoom gatherings with fellow members (not recorded)
Full access to all posted content and community conversations (fully searchable)
Top 5 Reasons to Join
Here are the top reasons to join Inner Circle, based on a recent comprehensive survey.
1. Trusted Tech Recommendations
Less wasting of time testing new tech tools. "Ernie does the vetting for you," so you get straight to what works—saving time, money, and frustration.
2. Learn to Use AI Like a Pro
From ChatGPT to Perplexity, it helps you "learn how to apply AI in a law practice—draft faster, think strategically, and work more efficiently."
3. Join a Community That Gets It
You’re not alone. "Connect with other forward-thinking lawyers who share insights, wins, failures—and have your back."
4. Save Time, Work Smarter
Membership enables you to free up time to focus on what you most enjoy doing.
5. Turn Ideas Into Action
Live sessions and real-time feedback help you implement what you learn. "No fluff—just results."
Member-Driven Learning
Topics and speakers are chosen based on member feedback, gathered through live sessions and community discussions. These discussions are searchable, allowing members to continuously leverage the valuable information shared in our community.
Community & Support
Here's what some members say about their experiences...
Elizabeth Larrick:
“I joined hoping to converse with like-minded lawyers and learn new ways to improve my business. It has 110% delivered what I was looking for. I appreciate the helpful posts and conversations from fellow members about law-related topics and non-work-related items. I really appreciate keeping updated on AI insights for lawyers, new apps, and things we can do to work smarter.”
Joe O'Keefe:
"Ernie is part inspiration, coach, and mentor. His Inner Circle is helpful because it gives me access to like-minded lawyers and also gives me a forum to learn, chat, and discuss ideas for improving my law practice."
Transformative Impact
Darlene Daniele:
"You helped me to go paperless. And I now feel completely liberated."
Jeff Lewis:
"When I got sick recently, my team was able to follow our systems to bring in four new matters, and get court filings done, all in my absence. I really appreciate all that I learned in this program."
Kerry Wallis
"Helped me feel more confident and clear about what to do next. I've been given concrete steps to improve my practice."
Leadership & Expertise
D. Todd Smith:
"I've known Ernie Svenson for two decades. He pioneered paperless practice for lawyers and influenced my thinking when I left BigLaw to start my own firm. Ernie always has his eye on how lawyers can use technology to improve their practices and lives."
David Hoyt:
"Ernie is one of the few voices I find consistently helpful because he provides practical, current advice and roadmaps based on decades of experience with the practice of law and the business of running a practice, including technology and systems."
Page Kistler
"Keeps you clear of distracting shiny objects and calmly focused on the essentials for success in the business of your law firm."
FAQs
What topics are covered in the Zoom sessions?
These are topics we plan to cover in the 2025 sessions:
File Organization, Collaborative Workspaces, Note-taking best practices and tools. etc.
Outsourcing: hiring, managing, and improving delegation with best practices and optimal tools (e.g. Loom)
Cybersecurity & Data Management: keeping your information safe and private.
Automation: best tools, best practices, and best opportunities for leveraging
Artificial Intelligence: best practices, best tools, and best opportunities for using (e.g. note-taking, summarization, research, automated time keeping, drafting, re-writing)
Telephony Options: virtual answering services, best VOIP phone systems, best ways to connect your telephone systems to other parts of your practice.
Calendar Efficiency: smart use of automated scheduling and keeping your calendars in sync and working effectively.
Better Online Meetings: how to appear more professional and authoritative in Zoom meetings
Online Marketing: websites, social media, email newsletters, and attracting more ideal prospects
Mobile Lawyering: working easily and efficiently outside the traditional office and on the road.
Smartphone tips & tricks: productivity tools, and fun things like how to take better pictures and videos.
Home automation & security: using Amazon Alexa, Siri, and Google devices to control lights and monitor activity in and around your house.
Keeping up with tech developments: how to stay on top of significant changes (e.g., which sources and tools are best for doing this)
Is this like a Facebook group?
No, definitely not.
But it is similar in that there's an online space you log into with a password where you can see posts from other members, comment on them, and create your posts--including links, images, and videos. You can also search for older posts that may be of interest, even if they were published before you joined.
It's NOT like a Facebook Group
The platform we use, Circle, is designed for higher-level community engagement—an important distinction. While Facebook groups are easy, free, and widely used, they come with trade-offs, particularly regarding privacy. Facebook's business model involves collecting and sharing data with advertisers, which I prefer to avoid.
Is there a satisfaction guarantee?
I don’t typically offer refunds, but I provide a 30-day guarantee for the $300/year Basic level to ensure you feel confident in your decision.
What if I'm not ready to join now?
I recommend you take my training course on the 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice. That will help you start improving your use of technology right away (and this course is totally free).
Have Other Questions?
If you want to ask questions about Inner Circle, click here to book a free call with Ernie.
Or, if you're ready to apply now, then👇