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Over the course of this three-part video series, I set out to train a custom AI agent (“project GPT”) to generate and respond to discovery requests under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules for the District of Maryland. My goal was to give the AI both procedural know-how and factual documents…

As a practicing attorney, I’ve been doing legal research for decades, starting with traditional platforms like Westlaw and Lexis, which I learned in law school and used throughout my early years in practice. But recently, I set out to compare those tools to something newer—ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature—in the context of an actual case I’m…

This blog post is based on a free 50-minute webinar on AI  red flags for lawyers.  To access the full webinar, click HERE. Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, including the legal profession. While this technology presents immense opportunities, it also comes with unique challenges that lawyers must understand and navigate. This guide highlights the red flags lawyers…

I’m excited to share a new resource now available on the MyShingle GenAI resource page: The Right Way to Use GenAI to Draft a Brief. This report is designed to help solo and small firm lawyers understand how to use Generative AI tools effectively and responsibly in their practices. Whether you’re just starting with AI or looking to refine your…

I’m thrilled to announce that the PopUp AI Training for Law Firms is now available! 🎉 If you’ve been curious about how generative AI can revolutionize your legal practice, this training is for you. What’s the PopUp AI Training All About?This free, pop-up training features 12 engaging mini-modules, each designed to introduce a different AI tool or…

Last night, I was so honored to receive a Stars of the Bar award for my work in encouraging woman law firm ownership from the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I had two minutes to express why woman-owned firms matter so much to the legal profession. So like any public figure who…

Are you ready to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your law practice? Join our comprehensive course, “Building Ethically Compliant Custom GPTs for Lawyers,” designed specifically for legal professionals looking to integrate cutting-edge technology into their practice while adhering to ethical standards. You’ll learn to build custom GPTs for internal use in your firm…

Abstract This article explores the legal and ethical considerations lawyers must address when creating custom versions of ChatGPT for public use. It discusses the potential applications of these tools, such as educating clients on legal matters or providing preliminary advice to landlords. The article outlines key ethical requirements, including AI disclosure, supervision, attorney-client relationship, confidentiality,…

Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research…