Slide Show Formatting Basics
Legal tech expert and frequent speaker Jerry Lawson affirms that the best substantive presentation material looks even better if packaged well. Formatting slide shows is an art. Compliance with some...
View ArticleWhen Should Presenters Apologize?
Referencing decades of experience as a presenter and an attendee at presentations, Jerry Lawson cautions us not to begin a presentation with an apology, which can be compelled by a tech glitch or some...
View ArticleBook Review – Watchdogs: Inspectors General and the Battle for Honest and...
The 2024 election results have prompted discussion about the effectiveness of “guardrails” that might restrain Presidential activities that could harm the nation. Jerry Lawson's review notes that Glenn...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence, ABA Formal Opinion 512 And Access To Justice
Jerry Lawson evaluates the American Bar Association's Formal Opinion 512, "Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools" as a mixed bag. Lawson states that the Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional...
View Article10 Tips for Prosperity and Pleasure in 2025
Jerry Lawson suggests 10 ways to work effectively, safely and incorporate innovation and AI into your practices.
View ArticleBook Review: Generative AI For Dummies
Jerry Lawson's opinion of the new book, Generative AI for Dummies, is that it demystifies the complex world of generative AI for audiences from all walks of life. If you’re after a fast, engaging, and...
View ArticleInterview: Jerry Lawson
Attorney, legal tech expert, author, writer and educator Jerry Lawson shares an interview about his background, his career as a civil service lawyer, and his extensive contributions to continuing legal...
View ArticleAI In High-Stakes Litigation: The Critical Role of Experienced Attorneys
Skepticism about AI is not only justified—it’s evidence of good judgment. There are indeed pitfalls to AI use. Inept use of AI won’t help you, but Jerry Lawson's
View ArticleRecognizing And Dealing With AI Snake Oil
Jerry Lawson reviews Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor’s new book, What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference is a timely wake-up call amidst today’s AI hype....
View ArticleRichard Susskind on AI for Lawyers: A Review of ‘How to Think About AI’
Whether you’re writing briefs, litigating high-stakes matters, lobbying policymakers or just trying to future-proof a career, Jerry Lawson affirms that Susskind’s book on legal AI gives you enough...
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