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ChatGPT is just the beginning: More AI tools for legal professionals

Legal AI is booming, with new specialized AI tools targeting nearly every step of the litigation. The biggest challenge now isn’t finding an AI tool that’s built for law but figuring out which tools are best suited to your firm’s needs.

Rebecca Woodward •October 30, 2026

Dos and don'ts for uncovering the truth during discovery

Some attorneys come into discovery looking for a fight, but this isn’t the time to battle over admissibility or to try to conceal damaging information from opposing counsel. In fact, bad behavior during discovery can create an unnecessarily difficult working relationship with opposing counsel and ...

Rebecca Woodward •February 17, 2026

Avoid these common process serving mistakes

Paralegals have a weighty responsibility to make sure the correct legal documents are served accurately and within the required time limit for each case they manage. If process isn’t served correctly, attorneys could face fines and sanctions, or the case could be dismissed entirely. To avoid these ...

Rebecca Woodward •January 15, 2026

8 Things you need to know about cost-conscious clients

You know the type. The first thing they ask is: “how much is this going to cost?”

Lindsey Dean •July 09, 2025

7 Things paralegals wish their attorneys knew

As a former attorney, I’ve worked with a lot of paralegals – some of them among the brightest legal professionals I’ve ever encountered. And, as a current writer on legal topics, I hear from paralegals all the time in response to one article or another.

Lindsey Dean •April 29, 2025

Low-risk ways to test new technologies at your law firm

Introducing any new technology comes with risks. How do you proceed when you think a new tech tool will help your practice, but you need to minimize the potential for problems?

Lindsey Dean •November 14, 2024

8 Things that make clients question your competence as a lawyer

When clients hire a lawyer, they expect you to know your way around the legal landscape. Nonetheless, there are numerous factors outside of your legal expertise that can lead clients to question (or downright distrust) your competence.

Lindsey Dean •October 09, 2024

Paralegal parents: Tips for working from home with kids

Working from home has become a new norm for many in the legal profession, bringing with it unique challenges and opportunities. This is especially hard for busy paralegals who — let’s face it — are tasked with phenomenally detailed and challenging work.

Lindsey Dean •September 24, 2024