The latest issue of the Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (premium subscription only) is out, and it’s all about getting back on track with your quarterly goals – even if you’re feeling a little behind. We’re diving into the “grace period” PQO, a shorter, more forgiving approach to getting back on track after your Personal Quarterly Offsite, perfect for those mid-quarter…
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I’ve long advocated for Personal Quarterly Offsites (PQOs) as a powerful personal tool for legal professionals. Taking a half-day each quarter to step back, reflect, and plan can drastically improve focus, productivity, and long-term strategic alignment.

Let’s be honest: most “personal productivity” advice is, well, let’s just say overhyped. PQOs actually work because they are personal and structured. Your personal…
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“I don’t have time for personal strategy planning. I’m so busy that I don’t have time to anything but work.” Sound familiar? In this month’s issue of my Personal Strategy Compass newsletter (paid subscription only), I’m tackling the #1 objection I hear about Personal Quarterly Offsites (PQOs). I’ve developed a stripped-down approach called the Minimum Viable PQO (“MVPQO) that takes…
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As an avid reader, for many years I have set the goal of reading 52 books in 52 weeks. It’s ambitious, but reading is a hobby and this exercise helps me keep track of what I’ve read. In 2024, I read 72 books, exceeding my goal by quite a bit. Or, more accurately, I listed 72 books that I read.
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I spent the month of November doing what I called an “AI Sprint,” in which I experimented with a lot of new approaches and tried generating new types of outputs. I haven’t shared much of that yet, but I thought this exploration of what “AI in the Middle” might mean in law and law practice was interesting.

This is the…
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I’m excited to announce the launch of Personal Strategy Compass, my new premium newsletter focused on helping professionals implement Personal Quarterly Offsites (PQOs) in their lives and careers. Subscribe here.

Does this seem all too familiar?

Late on Sunday night, sleep eludes you. Your law practice is successful by any objective measure, but something isn’t right. Maybe you’re…
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I see the future of legal education transforming before our eyes, and I’m excited to share that I’m contributing in my own small way to that transformation. My Fall 2024 syllabus for “Artificial Intelligence and the Law” at Michigan State University College of Law is now available on the Syllabi Commons, thanks to John Mayer at CALI. Think of…
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If innovation is on your law department’s agenda for 2024, this message is for you. As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting on how far the world of law department innovation has come—and how much work remains. There’s one small problem: I have only one or two open slots left for 2024 keynote presentations in December.

My…
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This past Sunday, I was deeply honored to receive the Lifetime Achievement award at the American Legal Technology Awards.

As I stood there, absorbing the magnitude of the moment, I couldn’t help but think about the vast network of innovators, mentors, and colleagues who have shaped not just my career, but the entire field of legal technology. There are too…
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About a year-and-a-half ago, Tom Mighell and I decided to start an interview series on our podcast, The Kennedy-Mighell Report. We called it “Fresh Voices on Legal Tech” because we wanted to highlight both a new generation of legal tech and new perspectives and approaches on legal tech. We thought “fresh voices” covered what we wanted to accomplish and…
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Is the legal profession shifting away from litigation, perhaps dramatically? Do we need to rethink legal education in light of changing practice patterns? Are only 25% of US lawyers now litigators? Is that percentage decreasing and at what rate? How can we find out?

I heard a while back that only a relatively small percentage of US lawyers are now…
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How Can Law Professors Effectively Teach AI Literacy to Law Students?

Last spring at the Michigan State University College of Law and the MSU Center for Law, Technology & Innovation we introduced the “LegalRnD AI Studio,” a groundbreaking mini-course series designed to elevate law students’ AI literacy, focusing on practical skills in generative AI. I want to share how you…
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Yes, I know that the purpose of being on a podcast is to be educational and informative, and we were, but Steve Fretzin and I also had a ton of fun on this episode of the BE THAT LAWYER podcast called “Leaning into Technology.”

We discussed:

• The intersection of the legal system and technology
• Utilizing technology to enhance

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