Trial lawyer and former Washington State Bar Association President Bill Pickett joins Favian Valencia for a candid conversation about trial law, artificial intelligence, jury trials, and the future of justice.

Bill shares his unconventional path to becoming a lawyer—from commercial fishing and deep-sea diving in Alaska to founding a solo law practice and eventually co-founding LGP Law. Today, his practice focuses on catastrophic injury, police misconduct, and medical malpractice, representing clients against well-resourced institutions and insurance companies.

The conversation explores:

• How AI is changing legal research, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
• Why AI can enhance—but never replace—human judgment and empathy
• The ethical duty for lawyers to stay competent with legal technology and AI tools
• Why jury trials still matter in an increasingly automated world
• The critical difference between rule of law vs. rule by law
• Collaboration, contingency-fee practice, and surviving long-term as a trial lawyer
• Burnout, secondary trauma, faith, and sustaining a meaningful legal career

Bill also discusses his current work as a Rule of Law Ambassador, his multi-state practice (Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona), and his international efforts through Building Bridges Cambodia–USA, working with judges and lawyers to strengthen legal institutions abroad.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 06:08 Starting a Solo Practice
• 11:58 AI Tools in Law Practice
• 17:54 AI as an Equalizer
• 24:03 Case Management Software and AI
• 31:57 AI Tools for Lawyers
• 43:37 The Role of AI in Legal Practice
• 59:10 The Power of the Heart in Trial Law
• 01:08:11 Understanding Rule of Law
• 01:34:42 The Importance of Self-Care
• 01:44:13 Investing in Peaceful Retreats
• 01:50:23 Book Recommendations and Lessons
• 01:59:15 Considerations for Starting a Law Firm

Can artificial intelligence ever replace the human heart of justice? 💡

In this episode of The Soul-Centered Attorney Podcast, Favian Valencia sits down with San Diego trial lawyer Diana Adjadj to explore what happens when technology meets empathy in the courtroom. From redefining justice through a Certificate of Courage for a young survivor, to debating whether AI could ever replace jurors or attorneys, this conversation dives deep into the soul of modern law.

Diana also opens up about 15 years of running her own firm, teaching the next generation of paralegals, and finding balance through yoga, red-light meditation, and purpose-driven trial work.

🔥 Listen if you’ve ever wondered:

Can AI understand courage, pain, or redemption?

How do real trial lawyers stay grounded in a high-stress world?

What does “restorative justice” look like in real life?

Tune in for a mix of humanity, high-stakes storytelling, and honest talk about the future of law in the age of AI.

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In this inaugural episode of Soul-Centered Attorney, we sit down with legendary trial lawyer Eric Fong to explore how solo attorneys can thrive by staying true to their values while leveraging AI tools.

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