292: The Keys to AI-enhanced Legal Writing (with Ross Guberman)

The 80/20 Principle

Explore the cutting edge of legal writing with Ross Guberman, the founder of a company called Legal Writing Pro. In this episode, learn interesting ways that generative AI can help lawyers write better briefs and contracts.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Generative AI tools for stress-free, effective legal writing
• Insights on creating influential legal writing resources
• Exploration of BriefCatch, an AI-powered legal writing tool
• Ethical considerations and potential of AI in legal practice
• Strategies for crafting compelling legal arguments and reply briefs

Resources from this Episode

Show Note

• LinkedIn post by Carolyn Elefant about using AI to write briefs
• Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation’s Top Advocates
• Point Taken: How to Write Like the World’s Best Judges
• Deal Struck: The World’s Best Drafting Tips
• Legal Writing Pro (Ross's company website)
• BriefCatch software
• SmartBrevity: The Power of Saying More with Less ("Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.")
• ChatGPT
• Perplexity

General Resources

• The 80/20 Principle (my email newsletter)
• The 5 Pillars of a Tech-Powered Law Practice
• The Inner Circle (an online community for law firm owners)

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