Artificial intelligence is already changing the practice of law. The question is no longer whether lawyers should use AI, but how to use it responsibly.

In this episode of Keep It Legal, trial lawyer Chris Schwegmann of Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann joins host Mark Annick to discuss how AI is reshaping litigation, from legal research and trial preparation to discovery strategy and client expectations. They also explore the risks of AI hallucinations, the evolving law around ChatGPT conversations as evidence, and why judgment—not technology—remains a lawyer's greatest asset.

In this episode:

• How AI is transforming litigation and trial preparation
• Why AI should enhance—not replace—lawyer judgment
• The risks of AI hallucinations and court sanctions
• Whether AI conversations can become discoverable evidence
• Why clients increasingly expect their lawyers to use AI

Whether you practice law or simply want to understand how AI is changing the legal industry, this conversation offers practical insights into one of the profession's fastest-moving developments.