In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I'm joined by special guest Christine Uri, an expert in AI governance, ESG, and making companies more profitable, sustainable and human-centric. We dive deep into the world of AI governance and what every lawyer needs to know as AI continues to shape the legal landscape.

Christine shares her insights from years of working in-house at a large energy company, where she held roles as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, and how that experience has shaped her understanding of AI governance. She also runs her own company, CURI Insights, where she advises general counsel on ESG and AI governance.

What You'll Learn Today:

• Why AI is already part of your work environment, whether you know it or not.

• The biggest risks with AI use in law firms and corporate settings, including data privacy and confidentiality.

• How to approach AI use with caution—especially when it comes to client information and sensitive data.

• Tips on setting AI policies that make sense for your practice or firm.

• How younger attorneys might fall into the trap of over-relying on AI-generated content without proper oversight.

• Practical strategies to balance innovation with caution, keeping your data safe and your practice compliant.

• Why AI literacy training is becoming essential for every legal team.

• The importance of understanding both state and federal regulations and how to proactively protect your firm.

Christine also talks about the evolving landscape of AI regulation, from the EU's AI Act to U.S. state-level legislation, and why lawyers should stay on top of these changes to protect themselves and their clients.

If you’re curious about how AI could impact your practice—or worried about the potential risks—you’ll want to listen in to this episode. Christine’s insights will help you think critically about integrating AI into your workflow without sacrificing quality or confidentiality.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

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Feel stuck or like it's hard to change your old habits? In this episode, you'll learn how to take charge of your experience of life and create one that feels more aligned with what you really want.

I’ll share how I’ve navigated changes in my own life and the mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference. Whether it’s your practice, your relationships, or your personal goals, it all comes down to making intentional choices and being willing to try something different.

What You'll Learn:

• What it means to take ownership of your experience

• The importance of non-attachment and flexibility

• How to know if you're attached to your your experience and making life harder than it needs to be

If you want to have more power over the experiences you're having in your life, listen in.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

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CONNECT WITH DINA

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LEAVE A REVIEW

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If distractions keep pulling you away from what really matters, listen in.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to take back your focus and feel more in control of your time and energy.

You'll Learn:

• The real reasons you get distracted (it’s not about lack of willpower!)

• How to spot your distraction patterns and interrupt them

• A simple challenge to start minimizing distractions this week

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by endless distractions or frustrated by your lack of focus, this episode will give you the tools you need to regain control.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

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CONNECT WITH DINA

On Instagram @dina.cataldo

On LinkedIn

LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.

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Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.

Making change in your life or law practice isn’t just about taking action — it’s about who you are being while taking action.

If you’re stuck in an endless cycle of overworking, second-guessing, or feeling frustrated that you’re not where you want to be, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into duality — the balance between action and stillness, confidence and doubt, control and surrender — and why embracing both sides of yourself is the key to transformation.

When you understand this universal principle, you’ll start seeing why change has felt so hard in the past and how to move forward with more ease, trust, and alignment.

• Why forcing change leads to burnout and resistance
• How embracing duality makes change feel easier
• The role of mindset in shifting your career, productivity, and well-being
• A practical way to align your actions with what you truly want

Making change isn’t about working harder.

It’s about understanding how to work with yourself, not against yourself.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

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LEAVE A REVIEW

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Not addressing your fears will cost your law firm money.

It's okay if you have fear. That's a normal part of growing a business. What you don't want to do is ignore those fears and let them block your growth.

Growth is always on the other side of facing your fears.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn three common fears that get in the way of your growth and how to start addressing them head on.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

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LEAVE A REVIEW

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How you think about what it means to be productive in your law practice can either move you closer towards accomplishing your goals or move you away from accomplishing them.

If you don’t have the skill of intentional productivity, you will make your life harder, feel more stressed, feel more pressure throughout your day, and ultimately, sabotage yourself from moving faster towards what you want to achieve.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, I’ll share with you how to overcome the typical approaches to productivity, so you can know:

• whether you’re unintentionally sabotaging yourself from achieving your goals
• What to look out for to ensure you stop following an unhealthy definition of productivity that so many lawyers tend to do
• How to strategize when it comes the biggest enemy to being productive: EMAILS
• ONE question to ask yourself daily that will help you take control of your productivity today and be a filter to become an intentional productivity powerhouse

Listen in to become a productivity powerhouse.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

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CONNECT WITH DINA

On Instagram @dina.cataldo

On LinkedIn

LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.

Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.

Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.

No matter how good you are at managing your time, there are weeks that can have challenges that can make you feel like you have zero control of your life.

In this episode, I share with you:

• what it means to have sustainable resilience during your toughest weeks
• four questions to ask yourself to regroup and refocus on what's most important to you
• what to focus on when things get hard

Listen in to learn how to handle even the most challenging weeks.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com/workwithme

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

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CONNECT WITH DINA

On Instagram @dina.cataldo

On LinkedIn

LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.

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Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.

Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode.

The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively.

It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice.

Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think through problems blocking them from creating a practice that runs smoothly.

Not you though because you found this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Lucky you!

In this episode, you'll:

👉 discover hidden areas of your practice that may need a system to run more effectively

👉 hear case studies to inspire you to take action

👉 know the questions you need to ask to prioritize systems that need your attention now

👉 get a step-by-step playbook to create the systems you need now

Listen in and be sure to download your Systems Playbook to take action.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download Your Step-by-Step Playbook for Creating Effective and Efficient Systems

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LEAVE A REVIEW

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Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.

Today on Be a Better Lawyer, I’m joined by Elena Deutsch, the founder of WILL—Women Interested in Leaving Law. 

She helps women lawyers get clear on what they want, build confidence in their decisions, and take action without fear of releasing the golden handcuffs.

Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of leaving the law entirely, or maybe you’re just considering shifting how or where you practice. Either way, you’ll want to listen in to hear what you need to know before making a big career move — and know the bumps you may experience along the way.

In this episode, we’re covering:

✔ The fears that hold lawyers back from making changes in their careers

✔ Why mindset is foundational if you want to make any kind of career shift

✔ How to start exploring your next steps—without throwing everything away overnight

✔ And more!

This conversation is packed with insights, so no matter where you are in your career, you’ll want to listen in.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

Show notes

CONNECT WITH DINA

On Instagram @dina.cataldo

On LinkedIn

LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.

Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.

Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.

Every action and decision you make is either moving you closer to or further away from the life and law practice you want.

The key to taking the best actions and making the best decisions for yourself is self-management.

In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll:

✅ learn how following your inner guidance system can help you notice when you’re off track and make choices that align with your long-term goals

✅ understand self-compassion is essential to self-management

✅ be introduced to the 5-Year Plan, and

✅ get so much more!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in distractions or letting negative habits hold you back, this episode will help you self-manage effectively, so you can create the life and practice you want.

Want support implementing what you're learning on the podcast?

Book a Strategy Session with me at https://dinacataldo.com/strategysession, where we’ll map out your goals and develop a plan to help you achieve the future you deserve.

WORK WITH DINA

Dina helps lawyers like you take control of your practice, find fulfillment and create a life you love.

Work with her to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast.

There are two ways to work with her:

1) In her signature program Time Peace for Lawyers™ where you'll focus on taking control of your time, and

2) In private one-on-one coaching where you'll focus on growing your practice with ease.

Learn more about both at https://dinacataldo.com

Download the Guide “3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Your Time and Productivity (and How to Fix Them Now)”

Show notes

CONNECT WITH DINA

On Instagram @dina.cataldo

On LinkedIn

LEAVE A REVIEW

If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about Be a Better Lawyer.

Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you.

Let's change the world one lawyer at a time.