Successful Barrister

Ep. 96 - What Mark Lanier Got Right about AI

Did you know the most dangerous lawyer in the room is the one using AI? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry do a deep dive on how lawyers are actually using AI to win more cases & grow their law firm, as an update to their most popular podcast episode, “Ep. 62 - How to Use AI Like Mark Lanier to Become a Better Lawyer [https://youtu.be/tccgaxe0EBI?si=KpltNHmB122yguKm].” Hear why AI won’t replace great lawyers, why lawyers shouldn’t use AI in the same way they use traditional search engines, how to use your favorite AI tool as a brainstorming partner, the best use cases for AI in law firms, and Marc & Diana’s favorite ways to use AI. That’s Marc with a “c” and Diana with one “n” Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 95 - How to Stop Being the Chokepoint as a Law Firm Owner: Become a CEO Instead of a Producer

Did you know firing yourself is one of the smartest things you can do? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk the CEO vs. Producer roles in a law firm, and reveal how to stop being the chokepoint as a law firm owner. Hear how to build a practice instead of a prison, how to fix the chokepoint in your law firm, how to decide which leadership role is right for you, why it’s okay to let your team mess up, and how to handle emails on vacation as a law firm owner. Good luck listening to this one at 3x speed! Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 94 - Primal Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: How Future Lawyers Can Use AI Smarter Instead of Fearing It

Did you know the future lawyer is part human & part machine? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore how future lawyers can use AI smarter instead of fearing it, inspired by the book Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher. Hear why human lawyers still have the advantage over AI, how future lawyers can use both AI & human judgment, the tasks lawyers should truly use AI for, how to distinguish yourself from AI as a lawyer, and the areas where humans are significantly more talented than AI. This episode has everything from GPA reveals to Kenny Rogers lyrics. Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 93 - The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap: How to Ensure Your Law Firm Excels without You

Did you know if your law firm can’t run without you, you don’t have a business - you own a job? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry discuss The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap aka how to ensure your law firm excels without you. Hear why delegation is key to the growth of your team, why delegation is really about delegating decisions, why so many law firm owners struggle with letting go of responsibility, how to inspire more leaders instead of followers, and the 30-day stress test for law firm owners. Where would you rank Marc in terms of your favorite comedians? Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 92 - Planning the Future of Your Law Firm: Succession, MSOs, and Hiring the Next Generation of Lawyers

Did you know leaving your law office can make you money? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share their favorite sessions from the Fireproof Conference in Austin. Hear the value in getting coached as a law firm owner, why you should consider a Management Services Organization aka MSO for your law firm, whether your resume matters anymore in the legal world, how to think about succession as a law firm owner, and why you should audit your marketing, advertising, and PR as a law firm. Behold, The Amazon of Legal! Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.