From Big Law to Tech CEO (Jackie Schafer) (Ep. 460)
Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief, an AI-powered legal writing tool that helps lawyers search their discovery for relevant facts and cite them in legal documents. Jackie joins Ben for a conversation about what aspiring lawyers should know about the future of AI in legal tech.
1:35 - Clearbrief
Jackie introduces Clearbrief and explains how it helps lawyers gather facts and create hyperlinked citations in their legal writing.
15:26 - AI in Legal Tech
Will AI replace lawyers? Jackie challenges this notion by asking: Did Excel replace accountants? She and Ben explore how AI is likely to augment, rather than replace, the roles of lawyers.
28:33 - From Big Law to Tech Entrepreneur
Jackie shares how her experience as a litigation associate in big law has remained invaluable throughout her career, from serving as an Assistant State Attorney General to starting a tech company.
38:49 - Advice for Future Lawyers
Jackie advises future lawyers to hone their writing and networking skills.