{"id":142268,"date":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/20\/adventures-in-legal-tech-efficiency-ai-and-business-planning-for-the-solo-practitioner\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T18:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:10:52","slug":"adventures-in-legal-tech-efficiency-ai-and-business-planning-for-the-solo-practitioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/20\/adventures-in-legal-tech-efficiency-ai-and-business-planning-for-the-solo-practitioner\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Adventures In Legal Tech\u2019: Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What are the most effective AI tools for lawyers? <\/p>\n

With so many options out there, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about where to begin. <\/p>\n

To help you make sense of it all, \u201cAdventures in Legal Tech\u201d welcomed Jess Birkin, a solo attorney who gets a heck of a lot done in her unique practice niche by leveraging AI and business planning.<\/p>\n

Goals Versus Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a decade of upheaval. For lawyers, this reality complicates setting specific goals, because they are likely to be upended by outside events. Instead, Jess takes this approach to business planning. <\/p>\n

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AI and the Billable Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the emergence of AI, there\u2019s a perennial tension between increased efficiency and hourly billing. Here, Jess weighs in on the situation. <\/p>\n

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Where AI Goes Too Far<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even for tech enthusiasts, the prospect of AI reading your email or embedding in your web browser raises concerns. Here\u2019s Jess and host Jared Correia\u2019s take. <\/p>\n

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Hear the Full Conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Curious to learn more? Check out this episode below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The post \u2018Adventures In Legal Tech\u2019: Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What are the most effective AI tools for lawyers? <\/p>\n

With so many options out there, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused about where to begin. <\/p>\n

To help you make sense of it all, \u201cAdventures in Legal Tech\u201d welcomed Jess Birkin, a solo attorney who gets a heck of a lot done in her unique practice niche by leveraging AI and business planning.<\/p>\n

Goals Versus Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a decade of upheaval. For lawyers, this reality complicates setting specific goals, because they are likely to be upended by outside events. Instead, Jess takes this approach to business planning. <\/p>\n

\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

AI and the Billable Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the emergence of AI, there\u2019s a perennial tension between increased efficiency and hourly billing. Here, Jess weighs in on the situation. <\/p>\n

\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Where AI Goes Too Far<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even for tech enthusiasts, the prospect of AI reading your email or embedding in your web browser raises concerns. Here\u2019s Jess and host Jared Correia\u2019s take. <\/p>\n

\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Hear the Full Conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Curious to learn more? Check out this episode below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The post \u2018Adventures In Legal Tech\u2019: Efficiency, AI, And Business Planning For The Solo Practitioner<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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