{"id":142650,"date":"2026-01-26T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/26\/loom-for-lawyers-why-you-should-be-creating-shareable-videos\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T10:00:00","slug":"loom-for-lawyers-why-you-should-be-creating-shareable-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/01\/26\/loom-for-lawyers-why-you-should-be-creating-shareable-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Loom for Lawyers: Why You Should Be Creating Shareable Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ernie Svenson: Most lawyers rely too heavily on Zoom calls. Screen shares. Meetings about issues that could be handled in minutes without scheduling friction. That\u2019s where Loom comes in.<br \/>\nThe post Loom for Lawyers: Why You Should Be Creating Shareable Videos appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>In his new column, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/dictation-software-our-fingers-cant-keep-up-with-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cThe 80\/20 Principle,\u201d<\/a> Ernie Svenson demystifies technology and introduces tools that improve your workday. Here\u2019s his take on why more lawyers should be using Loom to record and share videos that save you time (and why most aren\u2019t).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Loom-for-Lawyers.jpg?resize=770%2C495&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Loom for lawyers: Person using a laptop to create and share professional videos.\" class=\"wp-image-100049263\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-why-loom-is-a-game-changer\">Key Takeaways: Why Loom is a Game-Changer<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kill the \u201c<\/strong>Quick Call.\u201d Replace disruptive, synchronous meetings with shareable videos that recipients watch on their own schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effortless Delegation.<\/strong> Show, don\u2019t just tell. Walking a staff member through a document on-screen is 10x faster than typing an email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant SOPs.<\/strong> Use a simple screen recording to instantly capture Standard Operating Procedures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow-through.<\/strong> Get notified the second a client, colleague or delegatee watches your video, so you know when to follow up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Most lawyers rely far too heavily on synchronous communication. <\/strong>Zoom calls. Screen shares. Meetings that require everyone to be available at the same time\u2014even when the issue could have been handled in minutes without scheduling friction. That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Loom<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-loom-video-messaging-for-attorneys\">What Is Loom? Video Messaging for Attorneys<\/h2>\n<p>Loom is not a \u201cvideo tool\u201d in the traditional sense. It is an asynchronous communication and collaboration tool that records and creates shareable videos. You record your screen while you talk (and have your face appear onscreen in a small window, if you want). Then you get a link you can share instantly, and the recipient watches it when it suits them.<\/p>\n<p>For lawyers \u2014 especially those working with staff, contractors, co-counsel, or clients \u2014 this changes how work gets done.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asynchronous-communications-beats-synchronous\">Asynchronous Communications Beats Synchronous<\/h2>\n<p>Zoom is synchronous. Everyone has to stop what they\u2019re doing at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>Loom is asynchronous. You explain something once. Others watch it when convenient.<\/p>\n<p>That difference matters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With Loom, you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walk someone through a document while showing it on screen<\/li>\n<li>Give clear instructions without writing long emails<\/li>\n<li>Explain context that would take paragraphs to type<\/li>\n<li>Avoid \u201cCan you jump on a quick call?\u201d interruptions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You speak and show. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-loom-is-perfect-for-law-firm-delegation-and-direction\">Loom Is Perfect for Law Firm Delegation and Direction<\/h2>\n<p>Loom shines when you are giving instructions. Instead of typing a long explanation or scheduling a meeting, you record a short Loom:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cHere\u2019s what I want changed in this document.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHere\u2019s how I want this intake handled.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHere\u2019s what to do next time this happens.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Recipients can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch at their own pace<\/li>\n<li>Pause or rewind<\/li>\n<li>Leave time-stamped comments exactly where the question arises<\/li>\n<li>React with quick acknowledgments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You also get notified when they watch it. No guessing whether your message was seen.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-camera-required\">No Camera Required<\/h2>\n<p>Many lawyers hesitate to use Loom because they think they must appear on camera. You don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>Loom works perfectly for recording your screen and voice. No face, no lighting, no performance required.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, most Looms are screen-only. If you want to appear on screen, you can. If not, don\u2019t. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-ai-and-screen-recordings-saves-time\">Using AI and Screen Recordings Saves Time<\/h2>\n<p>Loom is not just a convenient recording tool. It also uses AI in ways that are truly powerful.<\/p>\n<p>It can:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically generate transcripts<\/li>\n<li>Create titles and descriptions<\/li>\n<li>Remove long silences and filler words with one click<\/li>\n<li>Let you edit the video by editing the transcript<\/li>\n<li>Generate SOPs from your recordings, complete with screenshots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That last feature is particularly powerful. You record once, click \u201cCreate SOP,\u201d and Loom produces a document you can reuse, refine, and share.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/got-a-process-for-your-processes-create-law-firm-sops-in-5-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cCreate SOPS for Your Law Firm in 5 Easy Steps.\u201d<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-loom-metrics-feedback-you-can-actually-use\">Loom Metrics: Feedback You Can Actually Use<\/h2>\n<p>When you send a Loom, you can see:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who watched<\/li>\n<li>How much they watched<\/li>\n<li>Where people stopped paying attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is invaluable when explaining processes or training staff. You can quickly see whether something is unclear without asking.<\/p>\n<p>Comments and reactions are time-stamped directly to the video, which eliminates back-and-forth confusion.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-does-loom-cost\">How Much Does Loom Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>Loom\u2019s Business plan costs about $150-$180 per year, depending on the plan and discounts. Adding the AI features will cost a little more ($20 per user). There\u2019s also a free tier that includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to 25 videos<\/li>\n<li>Each up to 5 minutes long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s enough to experience the value. Most Loom videos should be under five minutes anyway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-aaw-full-width-no-crop\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LOOM-PRICING_-770x385.jpg?resize=770%2C385&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Loom video capture app&#039;s pricing grid showing starter, business, business and Business+ AI pricing as of January 2026\" class=\"wp-image-100049216\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-real-barrier-habit-not-difficulty\">The Real Barrier: Habit, Not Difficulty<\/h2>\n<p>Loom is easy to use. The real challenge is remembering to use it.<\/p>\n<p>At first, it may feel slightly awkward to talk instead of type. That passes quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Then comes the second hurdle: resisting the thought, \u201cThis will only take 30 seconds to explain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly when Loom is ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Thirty seconds. Two minutes. Five minutes. It doesn\u2019t matter. If your message involves explanation, context, or showing something on screen, Loom is almost always better than an email\u2014and often better than a meeting.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-on-loom-for-lawyers\">The Bottom Line on Loom for Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p>Loom is one of the most effective tools available for remote work, delegation and collaboration. Lawyers who use it consistently communicate more clearly, reduce meetings and create reusable knowledge without extra effort.<\/p>\n<p>Most lawyers are not using it\u2014not because it\u2019s complicated, but because they haven\u2019t tried it long enough to see the payoff.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s my final advice: <strong>Record 25 Looms. Share them. Watch what happens.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-from-ernie-svenson-and-the-80-20-principle\">More From Ernie Svenson and the 80\/20 Principle<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/top-tech-tools-for-small-firm-lawyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Top 8 Tech Tools for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers to End the Chaos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/ai-tools-for-lawyers-why-you-shouldnt-stick-to-just-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AI Tools for Lawyers: Why You Shouldn\u2019t Stick to Just One<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/dictation-software-our-fingers-cant-keep-up-with-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Our Fingers Can\u2019t Keep Up With AI<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Image \u00a9 iStockPhoto.com. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-background\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AttorneyatWork-Logo-%C2%AE-2021-1.jpg?resize=372%2C106&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100019522 size-aaw-full-width-no-crop\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Sign up for Attorney at Work\u2019s daily practice tips newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attorneyatwork.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/feeds.transistor.fm\/attorney-at-work-today\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to our podcast<\/a>, Attorney at Work Today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ernie Svenson: Most lawyers rely too heavily on Zoom calls. 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