Why lawyers need each other (not just tech reviews)
Tech reviews won't tell you this—but other lawyers will
Ever tried to figure out if a tech tool is worth your time by reading online reviews?
Good luck with that.
Most reviews are either marketing fluff or complaints from people whose setup has nothing to do with yours. You're left guessing whether the tool actually solves your problems.
There's a better way.
Real conversations, real insights
Yesterday, I watched something unfold in my Inner Circle that you can't get from any review site or tech blog.
One member asked about Wispr Flow—an AI dictation tool that's been getting attention. Within minutes, we had lawyers sharing real-world experiences:
"I've used Dragon for ten years, and I use Wispr Flow. Here's the difference..."
"It's more accurate than Dragon, and you don't need to do as much correction."
"The biggest thing? You just have to train your brain to stop typing and start dictating."
What you can't get elsewhere
Here's what happened that no review could capture:
Honest comparisons. One lawyer explained exactly how Wispr Flow differs from Dragon—including what it can't do (like legal citations, which they're working on).
Real workflow tips. Another shared how he uses it for "short burst dictation"—a paragraph at a time—which actually works better than trying to dictate long documents.
Practical warnings. Someone mentioned it's terrible on iPad ("It took me hours to get it off"), saving others from that headache.
Pricing insights. The free trial gives you 5,000 words per week—enough to really test it. Then it's $15/month, which members agreed was worth it.
The conversations don't stop
This wasn't just a one-time Zoom discussion. The conversation continued with members posting their own experiences in the Inner Circle community.
Someone shared a detailed comparison with other dictation tools. Another posted about integrating Wispr Flow with ChatGPT for even better results. These ongoing posts and comments create a knowledge base you can search through anytime—way more valuable than scattered online reviews.
The community advantage
This wasn't a sales pitch or a generic review. These were lawyers with no reason to mislead each other, sharing what actually works in their practices.
One member summed it up perfectly: "Everyone who uses it winds up loving it."
That's the kind of insight you can't find in any review.
Why this matters
Tech decisions are too important to base on marketing copy or anonymous reviews. You need perspectives from people who:
Use similar workflows
Face similar challenges
Have no agenda except helping fellow lawyers
That's exactly what happens in communities like my Inner Circle.
Want to join conversations like this? Check out my Inner Circle—where lawyers share real experiences with the tools that actually matter.
;-)
Ernie
P.S. The Wispr Flow conversation started with a post inside the community, and the comments attached to that post, continue to help guide lawyers interested in using this tool (and other tools).