Michael Fahner | Legal AI & Tech Strategy for Socius Legal

AI Practice Notes by Socius Legal

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Welcome to AI Practice Notes , a podcast by Socius Legal about the future of legal work and the lawyers who are shaping it. Hosted by Michael Fahner , a corporate lawyer and the creator of Socius Legal, this show goes beyond the buzzwords to offer a thoughtful, informed look at the intersection of law and Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are in solo practice, a boutique firm, or in-house at a fast-moving startup, each episode explores how generative models actually work, practical workflows for drafting and diligence, and the emerging ethical concerns of our profession. Join us as we na...

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Michael Fahner | Legal AI & Tech Strategy for Socius Legal

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The Lawyer-AI Sandwich: Defining the Human-in-the-Loop Architecture 20.03.2026 43:02

How do you translate years of legal intuition into a digital product? In this episode of AI Practice Notes , host Michael Fahner talks with Marla Miller , a tax attorney and the Founder/CEO of 9to5 Legal Docs , about the transition from practitioner to builder. Marla shares her insights on why generic AI models often miss the mark in high-stakes legal work. They dive deep into the "Lawyer-AI...

Introducing AI Practice Notes by Socius Legal 11.02.2026 1:40

What is the real impact of AI on the legal profession? Welcome to AI Practice Notes , a new podcast by Socius Legal. Hosted by corporate lawyer and builder Michael Fahner , this show is designed for the lawyers who are ready to move beyond the buzzwords and into the practical reality of Legal AI . In this series, we explore the intersection of law and technology, providing a grounded perspective o...

AI in Legal Practice: Navigating Hallucination, Bias, and Ethical Duties with Anthony Hayes 11.02.2026 53:19

In this insightful episode of AI Practice Notes , Michael Fahner, founder of Socius Legal, sits down with Anthony Hayes, a corporate lawyer and computer scientist turned lawyer. Anthony Hayes, the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Information Systems at Albany Law School and leader of the cybersecurity and data privacy practice at Dorf Nelson LLP, discusses the profound impact of AI on...