The Future of Law Is Fewer Lawyers?

<p>Watch the YouTube version of this episode <a href="https://youtu.be/tHVw3iQrhXY">HERE</a></p><p><br />Are you an attorney looking to learn some things from a seasoned attorney? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson chats with William Reid. who shares insights from his career fighting institutional “bullies,” the challenges and rewards of plaintiff-side practice, and the importance of work-life balance and being present as a parent. </p><p>William shares some insights on the challenges of practicing criminal law. One challenge is leveling the playing field for those who don’t have access to justice. This can lead to many people not getting the conclusions they deserve because they can’t afford a lawyer who will fight for them. Many lawyers are only in it to make their money and not fight for their clients. For William and his colleagues, they work to ensure their clients are the main priority.</p><p>William and Tyson talk about using AI in the legal space. William used AI when he has jury trials. He will read his opening or closing statements into the AI machine and it pops out some good snippets that he will use in court. AI tools can be used as time saving devices in an environment where time is not on your side. For William, trial prep time dropped significantly and this can give you more time to focus on other things.</p><p>Listen in to learn more!</p><p><br /></p><ul><li>2:25  Motivation for Fighting Giants in Law</li><li>5:20  Challenges in Criminal Defense and Big Law</li><li>8:09  AI’s Impact on Legal Fees and Law Practice</li><li>17:54  Practical Uses of AI in Legal Work</li><li>27:21  Starting a Law Firm and Defining Success</li><li>39:15  Building and Hiring a Great Legal Team</li><li>48:26  Empowering Young Lawyers and Team Success<p></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p> Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes <a href="https://maximumlawyer.com/williamreid833">here</a>. </p><p><br />Connect with William:</p><ul><li><a href="http://fightingbulliesbook.com">Website </a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamtreidiv/">Linkedin </a></li></ul>