AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers

Ron Drescher

AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance on how attorneys can use artificial intelligence tools in their law practices — right now. This podcast is for practicing lawyers who want real-world answers, not hype. Each episode focuses on clear, understandable explanations of AI tools that can help attorneys work more efficiently, communicate more effectively, and make better business decisions — without requiring technical expertise or coding knowledge. We cover topics such as: • Using AI responsibly and ethically in legal practice • Drafting, research, summarization, and document review tools • Client communication and intake automation • Practice management efficiencies • Emerging AI platforms relevant to law firms • Real examples attorneys can apply immediately Whether you are a solo practitioner, small-firm attorney, or part of a larger practice, this podcast is designed to help you understand what AI can — and cannot — do for lawyers today. No futurism. No speculation. Just practical tools for practicing lawyers. Hosted by Ron Drescher

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 002 - Primary Care AI Tools For Lawyers: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude

    A practical, non-hype discussion of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for lawyers—how they’re similar, where they differ, and how to use them responsibly in real legal workflows. In this episode, Ron and Heather take a 30,000-foot view of the “Big Three” AI tools for lawyers: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Are they really different? Does it matter which one you use? And how do you avoid the well-publicized hallucination mistakes that have embarrassed attorneys in court? This is not a webinar and it’s not AI hype. Instead, the conversation focuses on practical use cases inside real law practices, including: Drafting emails and research memosUsing uploaded authorities to avoid hallucinationsFirst-pass review of financial documentsRedaction assistanceDeposition and 341 preparationDiscovery review in Google WorkspaceGovernance and risk considerationsWhether you’re just opening your first AI account or already experimenting with enterprise tools, this episode gives you a grounded way to think about where to start. Key Takeaways The “Big Three” tools are more similar than different — choose based on workflow, not hype.Garbage in, garbage out — prompt quality matters.Upload your own authorities to eliminate hallucinated citations.AI is best viewed as a first-pass assistant, not a final authority.Enterprise versions provide stronger data protection.Governance and client communication are essential.Lawyers who ignore AI risk falling behind those who adopt it responsibly.Start small. Curiosity before integration.Flintstones/Simpsons/Jetsons framework Flintstones (Curiosity) Open accounts.Test the same prompt in all three tools.Draft simple emails.Simpsons (Comparison) Upload your own cases.Draft structured memos.Set word counts and tone parameters.Jetsons (Integration) Connect tools to workflows.Explore third-party integrations.Consider enterprise data protections.If you do nothing else this week, open one of these tools and ask it one real question from your practice. That’s Flintstones. Start there.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI Tools in Law Practice 06:06 Comparing AI Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude 12:01 Enhancing Client Interactions with AI 17:57 Email Drafting and Communication with AI 23:57 Future of AI in Legal Practice

    36 min

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    Field Notes: Why Lawyers Should Stop Chasing AI Tools

    In this episode, Ron Drescher discusses the overwhelming influx of AI tools available for lawyers and emphasizes the importance of integrating these tools into existing systems rather than getting lost in the multitude of options. He categorizes lawyers into three levels of engagement with AI—Flintstones, Simpsons, and Jetsons—and provides tailored advice for each group on how to approach the deluge of AI tools in their practice.

    8 min

  3. 1 FEB

    Episode 001 – What Practicing Lawyers Need to Know About AI Right Now

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers. In this first episode, we explain what artificial intelligence actually means for lawyers today — separating practical tools from hype, speculation, and fear. This podcast is designed for practicing attorneys who want clear, real-world guidance on how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in a law practice right now — without technical jargon or coding knowledge. In this episode, we cover: • What lawyers should understand about AI in 2026  • Why AI is not replacing lawyers — but changing how they work  • The difference between general AI tools and legal-specific platforms  • Ethical considerations every attorney must understand  • Practical use cases attorneys can apply immediately  • Common misconceptions and risks  • How to start using AI safely in your practice This show focuses on practical implementation, not futurism. No hype.  No speculation.  Just tools that work. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers 01:15 – Meet the Hosts: Ron Drescher & Heather Gardner 03:00 – Why This Podcast Exists 05:10 – Lawyers and AI: The Current Landscape 08:20 – Early AI Adoption in Legal Practice 11:10 – Prompts, ChatGPT, and Practical Use 14:20 – Confidentiality, Security, and Oversight 17:00 – The Flintstones, Simpsons & Jetsons Framework 20:30 – Practical AI Examples for Lawyers 23:10 – What’s Coming in the Next Episode 24:30 – Closing Remarks Resources Mentioned • ChatGPT  • Claude  • Perplexity  • Microsoft Copilot  • Google Gemini ChatGPT – https://chat.openai.com Google Gemini (formerly Bard) – https://gemini.google.com Grammarly with AI – https://www.grammarly.com Spellbook – https://www.spellbook.legal LawDroid – https://www.lawdroid.com Westlaw AI – https://legal.thomsonreuters.com Fastcase – https://www.fastcase.com About the Podcast AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance on how attorneys can use artificial intelligence tools in their law practices — right now. Each episode focuses on: • Real-world legal workflows  • Responsible AI usage  • Efficiency and productivity tools  • Client communication improvements  • Practice-management applications Designed for solo practitioners, small firms, lawyers in mega firms and attorneys who want clarity — not hype. Host Ron Drescher & Heather Gardner  Attorney, educator, and legal technology advocate Paralegal & CEO

    25 min
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AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance on how attorneys can use artificial intelligence tools in their law practices — right now. This podcast is for practicing lawyers who want real-world answers, not hype. Each episode focuses on clear, understandable explanations of AI tools that can help attorneys work more efficiently, communicate more effectively, and make better business decisions — without requiring technical expertise or coding knowledge. We cover topics such as: • Using AI responsibly and ethically in legal practice • Drafting, research, summarization, and document review tools • Client communication and intake automation • Practice management efficiencies • Emerging AI platforms relevant to law firms • Real examples attorneys can apply immediately Whether you are a solo practitioner, small-firm attorney, or part of a larger practice, this podcast is designed to help you understand what AI can — and cannot — do for lawyers today. No futurism. No speculation. Just practical tools for practicing lawyers. Hosted by Ron Drescher

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