AI First Law Firms – Why Solos Will Win the Next Decade with Samuel Junghenn of AI Legal Assistant скачать в хорошем качестве

AI First Law Firms – Why Solos Will Win the Next Decade with Samuel Junghenn of AI Legal Assistant

What happens when lawyers stop thinking about billable hours… and start thinking AI-first? In this episode of The Self-Employed Lawyers League Podcast, we sit down with Samuel Junghenn, founder of AI Legal Assistant, to unpack how AI is already reshaping legal practice – and why solo and boutique lawyers are perfectly positioned to win the next decade. We talk candidly about: Why AI doesn’t replace lawyers – but does replace outdated workflows How solos can now operate with the firepower of a large firm The collapse of the billable hour and the rise of value-based pricing Using AI as your first hire to flatten peaks, reduce risk, and reclaim time Why big firms are paralysed… and why that’s your opportunity This is not theory. This is what’s already happening inside real practices today. If you’re a lawyer thinking about self-employment, scaling without hiring, or simply working less without earning less – this conversation will change how you see your practice. 👇 Chapters & timestamps below 📥 Special League member offer mentioned in-episode Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Sam’s unlikely path from farm kid to legal AI founder 04:30 – Why lawyers are language experts (and why that matters) 08:45 – From junior lawyer tasks to senior associate output 12:20 – AI Compass: managing AI with AI 17:10 – Why big firms are stuck in “meeting about meetings” 21:40 – Value-based pricing, litigation, and reducing risk 27:30 – AI as your first employee 32:00 – Presence, sales, and why recording client meetings changes everything 38:20 – AI-first law firms as a competitive advantage 44:10 – New practice areas emerging because of AI 50:00 – Why solos who move now will dominate the next decade Key Takeaways AI replaces tasks, not judgment. Solos can now compete head-to-head with top-tier firms. Billing models must change – or break. Presence + efficiency = more referrals. The opportunity window is now, not 2027.