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Lawyerist Podcast

Lawyerist Podcast

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The Lawyerist Podcast helps lawyers build modern law firms that are profitable, efficient, and sustainable. Hosted by the team at Lawyerist, each episode features conversations with law firm owners, legal tech innovators, consultants, and industry experts focused on the business of practicing law. Learn proven strategies for law firm management, legal technology, AI, operations, client experience, leadership, marketing, hiring, and firm growth. Whether you're a solo practitioner or managing a growing team, you'll find practical advice, real-world insights, and actionable ideas you can implement to improve your practice today and prepare for the future of legal services. Subscribe and join thousands of lawyers working to build better businesses, better careers, and better lives.Copyright Lawyerist Media, LLC Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Build or Buy: Choosing the Right AI Tools for Your Law Firm, with Nick Coleman

    Build or Buy: Choosing the Right AI Tools for Your Law Firm, with Nick Coleman
    Oct 15 2026
    AI has made it easier for lawyers to build their own software. It has also made it easier to underestimate what comes next. In episode 641 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Nick Coleman, founder and CEO of LexMed, about when law firms should build their own AI tools and when buying an existing platform makes more sense. Nick shares how frustrations in his Social Security disability practice led him to create tools that connect medical evidence with complex legal requirements. They explore how AI can make more thorough advocacy possible when time and case economics limit what lawyers can realistically do. The conversation also examines the responsibilities behind custom software, including security, maintenance, regulatory updates, and ongoing support. Nick explains why customer feedback and shared expertise remain valuable even when code is easier to create. For lawyers considering a DIY solution, this episode offers a practical look at the work behind a tool they can trust. Listen to the previous episodes on Legal AI and Smarter Law Firm Technology Decisions #577 – Rethinking Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN #590 – Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler Apple | Spotify | LTN #601– Beyond Chatbots: Using Agentic AI in Law Firm Intake, with Matt Spiegel from Lawmatics Apple | Spotify | LTN #611 – Choosing the Right Legal Tech in the Age of AI, with Scott Clasen Apple | Spotify | LTN #619 – What Claude Means for Law Firms: AI Skills, Connectors, and Workflow Strategy, with Sam Harden Apple | Spotify | LTN Links from the episode: https://lexmed.ai Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction01:00 – Why You Shouldn’t Change Speed Going Uphill04:35 – Meet Nick Coleman05:35 – Building AI Around Real Practice Problems07:20 – Using AI to Find What Lawyers Miss09:50 – When Case Economics Limit Client Advocacy13:05 – Giving Every Client the Attention They Deserve14:05 – Turning an Internal Tool into a Business16:15 – Connecting Medical Evidence to Legal Standards18:35 – When to Build and When to Buy20:30 – Why a Working Prototype Is Just the Beginning23:35 – The Hidden Costs of DIY Legal Tech25:30 – What Software Vendors Offer Beyond Code28:20 – Building Better AI Through Customer Feedback31:00 – Learning to Listen as a Founder32:30 – Is SaaS Really Dead?33:20 – Closing Thoughts
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    34 mins
  • Learning AI by Doing, Not Watching, with Ben Schorr

    Learning AI by Doing, Not Watching, with Ben Schorr
    Oct 8 2026
    Your firm has AI tools. Your team has questions. In episode 640 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Ben Schorr about helping lawyers and staff get comfortable using AI through practical, collaborative workshops called prompt-a-thons. Ben shares what happens when people have time to work through common office tasks with AI, including prioritizing email, preparing reports, and gathering client contact information. As participants improve their prompts and compare ideas, they begin connecting what they are learning to problems they already face at work. They explore how to organize a prompt-a-thon, why gathering people in the same room can make a difference, and how to keep the experience useful without making it a competition. The conversation also examines how colleagues can become an ongoing source of support as teams discover new ways to use AI. If your team understands the possibilities but hesitates to try the tools, this episode offers a manageable way to move from watching demonstrations to building practical skills. Listen to the previous episodes on AI Adoption and Team Confidence. #624: Building Better Lawyers in the Age of AI, with April Dawson Apple | Spotify | LTN #598: From Hype to Practice: Using Microsoft Copilot in Your Law Firm, with Ben Schorr Apple | Spotify | LTN #597: What Lawyers Get Wrong About Teaching Clients and Teams, with Danielle Hall Apple | Spotify | LTN #590: Innovating Without Overwhelm: Practical AI Tips for Lawyers, with Graydon Trusler Apple | Spotify | LTN Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:32 – How Practice Builds AI Confidence 04:11 – Meet Ben Schorr05:56 – What a Prompt-a-thon Actually Is07:30 – Choosing Everyday Tasks for AI Practice09:36 – Why AI Training Needs a Practice Session12:37 – Building a Community Around AI Use14:13 – Getting Your Inbox Under Control with Copilot15:25 – Refining Prompts for More Useful Results18:18 – Moving from Prompts to Scheduled Tasks and Agents19:44 – Connecting AI to Your Firm’s Information22:00 – Why Documented Procedures Make AI More Useful25:55 – Using AI to Simplify Monthly Reporting27:59 – Extracting Client Contact Information from Email31:35 – In Person, Hybrid, or RemotPrompt-a-thonons37:56 – Measuring Success Through Learning and Confidence39:56 – How to RuPrompt-a-thonthon in Your Firm41:52 – Closing Thoughts
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    44 mins
  • Why Copying Competitors' AI Content Won't Grow Your Firm, with Karin Conroy from Conroy Creative

    Why Copying Competitors' AI Content Won't Grow Your Firm, with Karin Conroy from Conroy Creative
    Oct 6 2026
    AI can create a law firm website in minutes. Building a useful marketing strategy takes more thought. In episode 639 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with legal marketing consultant Karin Conroy about why easier content creation is leaving so many lawyers overwhelmed and what to do before asking AI for another post. Karin shares a five-step approach to putting your marketing in order: evaluate your current state, set your strategy, repair the foundation, map your channels, and build a content engine. She explains how understanding your ideal clients and the ways they already find you can help you decide where AI belongs. Together, they explore why viral posts can generate attention without advancing your business goals, how a polished website can still miss the mark, and why your website, intake process, and referral systems need to support whatever you publish. They also discuss how online marketing and personal relationships can work together to make your firm more memorable. If every new AI tool makes you feel further behind, this episode offers a practical way to identify what needs attention first and move forward with a clearer plan. Listen to the previous episodes of our AI, Branding & Law Firm Marketing. #610: Beyond Copycat Marketing: Building a Law Firm Brand That Actually Converts, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN #603: Turn Expertise into Clients: Building Authority That AI Recognizes, with Karin Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN #584: How to Stay Human in the Age of AI-driven Law Firm Marketing, with Creative Conroy Apple | Spotify | LTN #580: Smarter Law Firm Marketing: AI Tools That Actually Work, with FirmPilot Apple | Spotify | LTN Links from the episode: https://conroycreativecounsel.com/ Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:06 – Meet Karin Conroy and the AI Website Question 04:39 – Why Law Firms Skip the Marketing Fundamentals 06:28 – Why AI Creates More Marketing Overwhelm 11:33 – Putting Strategy Before Marketing Tactics 13:56 – Defining Your Strategy and Ideal Client 14:52 – Why Going Viral Doesn’t Mean Getting Clients 16:34 – Why Copying Competitors’ Marketing Doesn’t Work 18:32 – Making Sure Your Website Can Support Your Marketing 21:02 – Choosing Channels Based on How Clients Find You 22:40 – Repairing Your Marketing Foundation Before Adding AI 24:25 – When Your Law Firm Website Needs a Refresh 29:42 – How Website Design Shapes Client Trust 32:58 – Standing Out When Everyone Uses AI 35:22 – Five Steps to Get Your Marketing on Track 36:32 – Connecting Your Online and Offline Marketing 38:09 – Why Human Relationships Still Drive Growth 39:44 – Closing Thoughts
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    41 mins
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