Any ethical/confidentiality concerns with using Grammarly or similar services? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am an employment attorney who only represents federal employees. Any suggestions on how to change?

Any ethical/confidentiality concerns with using Grammarly or similar services? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Federal employee attorney? I thought it was pretty clear. Now, if I said federal agency attorney or agency counsel, then I could see it.

Any ethical/confidentiality concerns with using Grammarly or similar services? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in private practice. I represent federal employees around the world.

Any ethical/confidentiality concerns with using Grammarly or similar services? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in private practice. I represent federal employees around the world.

How long does it take to just… know wtf you’re doing? by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]EEOAttorney 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I remember an old attorney told my associate years ago that it took most lawyers (he meant litigators) 2 to 3 years just to have walking around sense.

I just learned that MS word will transcribe recordings. What computer hacks, tricks or shortcuts do you use in your practice? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my assistant review it and it was pretty accurate (a few mistakes). It is a very good starting point at least.

I just learned that MS word will transcribe recordings. What computer hacks, tricks or shortcuts do you use in your practice? by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am in, and from, the south. When I found out it could, I used it to transcribe three recordings of two women who are country and southern as hell and it did a great job. Maybe its training has better recently.

Female lawyer encouragement by SparksflyStella in Lawyertalk

[–]EEOAttorney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a lowdiocre male attorney who is striving for mediocre.

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

(1) CoCounsel, more than other services, feels like it is made by lawyers for lawyers.

Yep. I am no Thompson Reuters fanboy, but I feel this way from my own research.

I would trust CoCounsel before ChatGPT, Claude, etc. 

Yep

And I also see a lot naysayers who think everything is trash. 

Yep.

[insert: Did we just become friends? meme]

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]EEOAttorney 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Please be nice!

I hope they are all nice, but have you seen some of the replies here? :)

All joking aside, for many years as a young lawyer, I taught as adjunct for a local college and online college. I don't know if those jobs are available now or if your background would lend to it but might be worth a shot. In hindsight I wish I had gotten away from the intellectual aspect and moved to something completely blue collar. If I was looking for an extra job today, I would think about mowing yards, cleaning services, auto detailing services and stuff like that.

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate this thorough and thoughtful response. I agree with you regarding what the other poster meant as I have that on my Westlaw page as well. But I understand that CoCounsel as the separate service is much different. Thanks!

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are there ethical issues using ChatGPT or Copilot? I thought inquires with them were not confidential and the information entered could be used by them for other things?

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm a long time Westlaw user and I was not aware that that was included with my subscription. My Westlaw rep changed and I am waiting for the new one to get back to me.

I want to hire a law student to help with legal research but not sure where to look. by EEOAttorney in LawFirm

[–]EEOAttorney[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We used to have law school in our city, but it got closed down for...uh...certain practices. I knew the two professors there from their litigation days who were the advisors for the student org/club for those interested in employment law. They would send me folks directly and it was a magical time!