
Trial lawyers can leverage generative AI to condense opening statements, improving juror engagement. A recent example shows ChatGPT rewriting the 15‑minute, 2,300‑word opening from the Derek Chauvin trial into a 360‑word, 2½‑minute version, which was then rehearsed using a realistic avatar. Lawyers still edit the AI output to retain authenticity and meet ethical standards. The approach highlights a shift from quantity‑driven advocacy to concise, audience‑focused storytelling.

Stephen Embry argues that generative AI, while touted as a productivity miracle for law firms, may actually generate more work rather than reduce it. He frames this counter‑intuitive outcome with the Solow paradox, which observes that new technologies often raise...

Law firms are increasingly worried that once discovery documents are produced, opposing counsel could feed sensitive client information into large language models like ChatGPT. Stephen Embry highlights the gap between traditional document‑protection measures and the emerging risk of AI‑driven data...