I spoke with legendary solo & small firm lawyer advocate Carolyn Elefant, about how solo practice has changed, how attorneys should be using AI & how ethics rules may be holding them back + the impact of women-owned law firms in the legal ecosystem.

Episode Highlights
13:08 - Discussion on the complexities and training required for energy regulatory work.
14:11 - Evolution and challenges of running a solo practice in the energy sector.
19:32 - Reflection on how starting a firm provided control and flexibility, especially for women.
26:20 - Innovations brought by solo and small firm practices through technology.
28:10 - Elevated importance of entrepreneurial skills in legal practice.
30:45 - The impact of women-owned firms on the legal ecosystem and work culture.
35:00 - Advocacy for better models in law practice to support women in leadership roles.
39:46 - Legal tech revolution: Professionalization of solo and small firms through technology.
41:59 - Role of AI in enhancing legal work efficiency and managing tasks.
45:39 - Practical barriers preventing lawyers from adopting AI tools.
48:33 - Discussion on current bar rules around AI ethics and the limitations they impose.
53:10 - Future outlook: Increased handling of marginal cases and higher quality services
through AI.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Jared Correia
• jared@redcavelegal.com
• https://redcavelegal.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia
• https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal
• www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/
• Connect with Carolyn Elefant
• https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/
• https://myshingle.com/