Host Jared Correia kicks things off with a hilarious, unfiltered monologue on his least favorite beers, taking you back to his college days.

Then, we dive into the core of legal industry trends with special guest Niki Black, who shares fascinating facts and figures from the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report, which she authored. Niki breaks down:

• The evolving role of AI in law firms, focusing on legal-specific functionalities and trusted providers.
• The benefits of passive time tracking for efficiency.
• The surprising trend of law firms requiring full-time in-office work post-pandemic.
• Differences in technology adoption across various practice areas.

Finally, we explore Niki's intriguing belief that we all live in a simulation! Get ready for a mind-bending discussion and a fun trivia game challenging Niki on famous representations of simulated realities in TV and film.

This episode is a must-listen for any legal professional curious about the future of the industry, technology adoption, and maybe even the true nature of reality.

Episode Highlights:

• Jared's Skunky Beer Rant [00:46]
• Niki Black on the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report [10:49]
• AI in Law Firms & Time Tracking [12:01]
• In-Office Work Trends & Tech Adoption [18:47]
• The Counter Program: Niki's Simulation Hypothesis & Sci-Fi Trivia [24:26]

Guest Links:

• Connect with Niki Black: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikiblack
• Download the AffiniPay 2025 Legal Industry Report: https://www.affinipay.com/legal-industry-report-2025/

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How can lawyers boost efficiency with or without AI? Jess Birkin,  attorney and the force behind “Hack Your Practice”, joins us to talk about how she’ always revolutionizing her firm through smart tech usage & an operational optimizations.

Plus, Jared shares his five non-AI efficiency hacks for your law practice (think time blocking & automation!). Then, Jess shares her essential tools like Zapier, Airtable, and Slack, and why maybe you should adopt an “F Off February” in your practice..

Plus, get Jess's nuanced take on AI in law, including why she favors Fastcase's Vincent AI and Claude. A must-listen for any lawyer ready to upgrade their practice!

Key Takeaways:

• Immediate efficiency gains without AI.
• Strategic firm operations & growth.
• Top productivity tools for lawyers.
• A balanced view on AI integration in law.

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Steve Fretzin is a business development wizard for law firms, and there really is no twist. How does he do it? Jared Correia gets the answers in this insightful episode, diving into Steve's strategies for killer content, effective networking, and navigating the ever-evolving legal landscape (AI, we're looking at you!). Jared also shares his latest perfect album pick – The Who's "Who's Next" – but the real magic lies in demystifying Steve's approach to growth. Don't miss their takes in the always entertaining "Are you Fretz-in or are you Fretz-out?"

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From an AI-animated dog in our last YouTube video to literally every segment of this one being about AI – are we making it clear how important this stuff is becoming yet?

This week, we're thrilled to have the insightful Mitch Jackson share his crucial tips on how AI won’t replace you, but make you a way better lawyer. You want to be practically superhuman? You need to be staying on top of this stuff, and Mitch shares how you can do it. 

But the AI doesn't just get discussed; it actively engages in the conversation three separate times! With both Jared and Mitch taking the time to talk to their phones, and AI literally stealing the host chair for segment, this is our deepest AI dive yet (don't worry, we'll back off AI... eventually).

Tune in to understand the real impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession and get actionable advice from a leading expert.

And speaking of working to not get replaced, don't forget to take a listen to our latest Spotify playlist. It's all about things that don't exist anymore.

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Starting a law firm solo right after graduation? Sounds like a one-way ticket to ramen noodle dinners and existential dread. Unless you're Giselle M. Rodriguez (immigration law) and Tristian Shannon (marketing-minded lawyer), who are laughing in the face of tradition. Jared gets the inside scoop on their rapid rise on this week's Legal Late Night.  Plus, we dive into Giselle’s hobby working in film, and subject them both to the Wheel of Misfortune…I mean, Wheel of Justice! (Whatever, we’ll figure this stuff out eventually).

Check out our Most Embarrassing Spotify playlist! But come on, you know you love this stuff too.

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Music: "Either Way" by Esai

After 15 years of shaking up the legal scene as host of the Legal Toolkit, Jared Correia is back with a brand new podcast! Join us for our inaugural episode as we sit down with Scott Clasen, VP of Marketing at ProfitSolv, to tackle the most pressing issues for lawyers today: efficiently visiting Civil War battlefields & remembering all of sports’ greatest losers.  And sure, we also spend most of our time covering trivialities like the surge and decline of consolidation in the legal industry, the ever-impending death of the billable hour (any day now, right?), and thriving in a company after an acquisition, but that stuff’s just the icing on top.

So pour yourself that drink, settle into your comfy chair, and prepare to relax with some Legal Late Night with Jared Correia.

Our Hot Licks of the Civil War Spotify playlist!

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Music: "Either Way" by Esai

If you've been missing your regular fix of Jared Correia's sultry voice, we've got great news for you. Legal Late Night with Jared Correia, our new weekly podcast, launches April 24th. But don't mark your calendars. What century do you think this is? Subscribe now and we'll deliver sweet sweet podcast love to your ears as soon as each new episode goes live.

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