Legal Marketing Minutes with Nancy Myrland

For most of the generative AI era, AI governance has focused largely on the people using it: which tools lawyers and business professionals can use, what information they can enter, how outputs must be verified, and when human review is required. Agentic AI changes that conversation. We are no longer only asking AI systems for answers. We are increasingly able to give them goals and some authority to decide how to accomplish them.

In this episode, I unpack what that shift means and the governance questions I think law firms and businesses need to start asking now.

After listening, if you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

Layoffs and job loss are coming to law firms. Many of them will be blamed on AI.

Does it have to be this way?

What responsibility does law firm management hold when it comes to securing the workforce?

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If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

In today's episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I want to bring something to your attention that is getting a lot of media attention right now.

It involves a new agentic AI app originally known as Clawdbot, now OpenClaw (see edit below), and I explain why legal and business professionals need to be extremely cautious about tools like this.

This episode is especially relevant for lawyers, legal marketing and business development professionals, and other law firm leaders who are trying to understand where agentic AI fits, and where it does not, in professional services environments.

This tool is not just another AI chat interface. It is an open-source, agentic AI assistant designed to run locally and take actions across systems using large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Copilot, and others.

In this episode, I cover:

• What makes agentic AI different from traditional generative AI tools

• Why open source does not automatically mean low risk

• How agentic AI changes the risk profile around confidentiality, accuracy, and supervision

• Why I'm drawing a clear line right now for legal professionals

• And what I recommend you focus on instead as you build AI discernment

I also reference a recent LinkedIn conversation and explain why issues such as prompt injection, rogue actions, and the release of confidential client or matter information are not theoretical concerns, but real professional responsibility issues.

Since recording this episode, the Clawdbot project has rebranded to Moltbot following a naming conflict. What happened next is a real-world example of the risks discussed in this episode.

Within seconds of the rename, scammers reportedly grabbed look-alike handles and began promoting fake crypto tokens tied to the project's name. The creator publicly warned that any "Clawdbot" or "Moltbot" coin was not legitimate and urged followers not to buy.

This is exactly the kind of brand, trust, and reputational risk that emerges when open-source projects, AI tools, and social platforms collide at speed.

Separately, security researchers have highlighted risks when agentic tools are deployed with publicly exposed control panels, including potential exposure of credentials and sensitive data. If you are experimenting with agentic tooling, treat it like production infrastructure: lock it down, assume attackers are watching, and do not expose admin interfaces to the public internet.

I also reference a recent LinkedIn conversation I had about Clawdbot and explain why issues such as prompt injection, rogue actions, and the release of confidential client or matter information are not theoretical concerns, but real professional responsibility issues.

If you listened to Episode 41 of Legal Marketing Moments, this episode is the real-world follow-up. EP. 41 can be found here:

https://www.myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes/

If you're in a place where you can leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you. If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me.

In today's episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I will show you one very easy way to repurpose and post content you have already created.

I will also share recent conversations and comments I had this past week about artificial intelligence when it comes to lawyers, law firms, and the state of AI within the profession.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

Social media ushered in an era of easy, deep, and free connection with people all over the world, but it also delivered emotional dependency and addiction for many.

AI is at an early crossroads, and the stakes are just as high, if not higher, for some.

In this episode, I explore how OpenAI is trying to avoid repeating social media's mistakes with ChatGPT. After observing concerning patterns, including users developing unhealthy attachments, and students using AI as an "answer machine," OpenAI just announced significant changes to prioritize well-being over engagement.

I'll share why this moment matters for legal and business professionals, as well as teachers, parents, and other leaders.

I'll cover:

* The sobering statistics about AI dependency, including why 2/3 of Gen Z males are open to AI relationships

* OpenAI's recent changes that are meant to combat unhealthy use

* What Dr. Luiza Jarovsky says about this mental health bomb waiting to explode

* Why Passle's CEO James Barclay warns us not to "fall in love with your robot"

* How legal professionals can use AI as a tool without letting it replace your expertise

This is not about avoiding AI. It is about learning from our digital past to build a healthier future.

🎧 Please listen for an honest, discerning perspective about technology, human behavior, and what progress might look like.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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AI just took a major step forward, and lawyers need to be paying attention.

In this episode, I break down the launch of new AI browsers from ChatGPT and Perplexity. These tools are designed to act on your behalf, reading files, scanning emails, analyzing data, and even taking action while running quietly in the background.

If that sounds efficient, it also raises serious red flags for anyone who handles sensitive or confidential information.

I'll cover: • What agentic AI browsers really do • Why this technology goes beyond typical search • What OpenAI's Sam Altman is saying about the risks • How ABA Model Rule 1.6 applies here • What actions firms should take right now to protect confidentiality

This is not about avoiding new technology. It is about using it wisely and protecting your clients in the process.

🎧 Listen in for a clear, practical overview of what's changing, what's at stake, and what you can do next.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you're looking for a strategic and ethical way to build your presence on LinkedIn, explore my online Linked(In) Course for Lawyers at www.linkedcourse.com. It's built for busy professionals who want to grow their reputation and relationships with clarity, focus, and confidence.

What is ambient AI, and why does it matter to lawyers, law firms, and legal marketing and business development professionals?

In this episode of Legal Marketing Minutes, I define ambient AI in clear terms and explain how it's quietly showing up in tools professionals already use. You'll hear a real-world example from another profession that illustrates the potential for this technology, and I'll walk you through what this shift means for your work in legal.

We'll also discuss OpenAI's collaboration with renowned iPhone designer Jony Ive, what he and Sam Altman are building behind the scenes, and how it could impact the way we interact with AI in the future.

Topics covered include what ambient AI is, where it's showing up in the legal profession, why it matters, and what ethical questions and compliance considerations law firms need to keep in mind.

Ambient AI isn't just coming. It's already here. The question is whether your firm is ready.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

If I can help you in your AI discernment and strategy, please let me know.

What happens when the Trump administration issues an executive order against your firm, or the EEOC comes knocking to question your DEI policies and programs?

These 9 tips will help you prepare.

In this episode of "Legal Marketing Minutes," I dive into the pressing issue of recent executive actions and public threats targeting law firms, lawyers, and the legal system. As a veteran marketing and business development advisor specializing in content, social, and digital media, I am sharing the 9-Step Framework that I use with my clients.

Every law firm should consider using these steps to safeguard its practices, people, and reputation during these challenging times.

Join me as I emphasize the importance of preparedness, urging law firm leaders, clients, judges, and legal professionals to take proactive measures.

Important Note: This is not about politics. It is about protecting the legal system and ensuring your firm can respond with clarity, coordination, and strength.

Discover strategies for securing your firm's online presence, involving key stakeholders in discussions, maintaining open communication with clients, and leveraging external advisors.

I also highlight the critical role of timing, coordination, and effective communication across all channels, from social media to internal discussions.

Whether you are a lawyer, managing partner, COO, CMO, or anyone connected to the legal profession, these steps are designed to help your firm stand strong and united in the face of adversity.

For more information or assistance in implementing these steps, please contact me at [email protected].

Thank you for spending your valuable time with me on "Legal Marketing Minutes."

Women and Artificial Intelligence

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a day with approximately 150 to 200 wonderfully smart people who care very much about leading, teaching, supporting, and being a part of the important conversations that are and will be taking place around artificial intelligence.

Professor Cat Moon of Vanderbilt Law School recently organized the Women+AI Summit in Nashville at the law school for the purpose of helping attendees learn, network, and secure a seat at the AI table, which many publications think is starting out as a male-dominated career.

Let's discuss.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website, where you can find all of my contact information, and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com/podcasts/legalmarketingminutes.com

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!

If you know that genuinely interacting with those you care the most about on LinkedIn is important, then I want to make sure your comments are being seen by those people.

Your time is much too valuable for you to get lost, so let's talk about this.

Let's discuss.

If you are in a place where you can leave a comment, please do so, as I would love to hear from you.

If not, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Also, my website where you can find all of my contact information and my other podcast, Legal Marketing Moments, can be found at https://myrlandmarketing.com.

Thanks for spending a few of your Legal Marketing Minutes with me!