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Episode 152: Practical Applications for AI in Your Law Practice with Jonathan White

Mar 26, 2025

In this episode, Steve Seckler speaks with Jonathan White, a Boston-based trusts and estates attorney and a self-described AI enthusiast. Jonathan shares practical insights into how he is using artificial intelligence tools to streamline his law practice and enhance client service. He also reflects on his career transitions—from litigation to insurance defense, to real estate, and finally to trusts and estates—and how his current involvement with Atticus is helping him and other lawyers build more fulfilling and profitable practices.

🎧 Topics Covered:

  • Jonathan’s career path: from civil litigation to trusts and estates
  • What inspired him to embrace AI in his legal practice
  • Practical applications of AI
  • Best practices and cautions for using AI in a legal setting (10-80-10 rule, client disclosure)
  • His involvement with Atticus and his path to becoming a coach

🛠️ AI Tips for Lawyers:

  • Start with one or two tools and go deep
  • Disclose AI usage in your client engagement agreements
  • Verify all AI output—use human judgment to review
  • Use AI as a support, not a replacement