Ron Drescher

AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers

Business EN ↓ 32 episodes

AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance on how attorneys can use artificial intelligence tools in their law practices — right now. This podcast is for practicing lawyers who want real-world answers, not hype. Each episode focuses on clear, understandable explanations of AI tools that can help attorneys work more efficiently, communicate more effectively, and make better business decisions — without requiring technical expertise or coding knowledge. We cover topics such as: • Using AI responsibly and ethically in legal practice • Drafting, research, summarizati...

Author

Ron Drescher

Episodes

Episode 006 – 729 Hallucinated Cases Later… Lawyers Still Don’t Get AI 20.03.2026 34:46

In this episode, Ron Drescher and Heather Gardner are joined by Professor Nancy Rapoport, co-author of A Short & Happy Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Legal Ethics , to explore how lawyers can use AI responsibly — and why so many are getting into trouble doing it wrong. From hallucinated cases to ethical missteps, the conversation dives into the growing “trust gap” between large firms wit...

Episode 005– How Lawyers Should Talk to AI 17.03.2026 29:22

Using a simple framework to get better results from ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI tools Lawyers already know how to structure thinking—we learned it for the bar exam with IRAC. But when it comes to AI, most of us were never given a framework for how to communicate with it. In this episode, we introduce RTCF (Role, Task, Context, Format) —a simple, flexible structure that helps lawyers get better,...

Episode 004 – AI In Tools You're Already Using 11.03.2026 36:37

AI is everywhere right now — conferences, articles, LinkedIn posts — and many lawyers are getting tired of hearing about it. But what if the most useful AI tools aren’t new platforms you need to learn at all? In this episode of AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers , Ron Drescher and Heather Gardner talk about how AI is already built into the tools lawyers use every day — from email and Zoom to Google W...

Episode 003 – AI Specialists: Where Do They Fit in Your Law Practice? 05.03.2026 43:33

New AI tools for lawyers seem to appear every week — intake tools, research tools, document tools, and client communication tools. The pace can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Ron and Heather step back from the “latest tool” conversation and ask a more useful question: Where do AI tools fit inside a law firm’s systems? Instead of cataloging products, Ron introduces a simple framework for evalu...

Episode 002 - Primary Care AI Tools For Lawyers: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude 27.02.2026 36:02

A practical, non-hype discussion of ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for lawyers—how they’re similar, where they differ, and how to use them responsibly in real legal workflows. In this episode, Ron and Heather take a 30,000-foot view of the “Big Three” AI tools for lawyers: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. Are they really different? Does it matter which one you use? And how do you avoid the well-publicize...

Field Notes: Why Lawyers Should Stop Chasing AI Tools 12.02.2026 7:44

In this episode, Ron Drescher discusses the overwhelming influx of AI tools available for lawyers and emphasizes the importance of integrating these tools into existing systems rather than getting lost in the multitude of options. He categorizes lawyers into three levels of engagement with AI—Flintstones, Simpsons, and Jetsons—and provides tailored advice for each group on how to approach the delu...

Episode 001 – What Practicing Lawyers Need to Know About AI Right Now 01.02.2026 24:56

Welcome to the inaugural episode of AI Tools for Practicing Lawyers . In this first episode, we explain what artificial intelligence actually means for lawyers today — separating practical tools from hype, speculation, and fear. This podcast is designed for practicing attorneys who want clear, real-world guidance on how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in a law practice right now — witho...