What can truly drive consistent, high-quality case flow is relationships—but more specifically, relationships with other attorneys. For new lawyers stepping into solo or small firm practice, this may seem counterintuitive. After all, other attorneys are often viewed as competitors. In reality, they are one of the most reliable and underutilized sources of referrals available.
Artificial intelligence tools have become accessible, practical, and affordable for solo and small firm practitioners. Used thoughtfully, AI can help Texas lawyers maintain a consistent and professional social media presence without adding significant time to an already demanding practice.
Attorneys Patrick A. Wright (Board Certified Family Law and Child Welfare Attorney) joins Trish McAllister (Attorney for the Law Practice Management Department) to discuss various AI-related questions.
Join attorneys Alex Shahrestani and Patrick Wright in this hands-on tutorial on how to use model context protocol (MCP) to streamline your AI tools.
Watch the second Ask A Human webinar from the Law Practice Management Department of the State Bar of Texas.
Attorneys Seana Willing (Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the State Bar of Texas) and Brad Johnson (Executive Director of the Texas Center for Legal Ethics) join Trish McAllister (Attorney for the Law Practice Management Department) to discuss ethics-related AI questions.
The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) took effect January 1, 2026, setting compliance expectations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). TRAIGA establishes a statewide framework to ensure AI systems are used ethically, transparently, and safely. It applies broadly to any individual or entity using AI in Texas.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help clients understand legal concepts or in initial information gathering, but it cannot practice law or provide the best legal advice.
Attorney Kassi Burns is back to answer even more common questions attorneys have about using artificial intelligence to streamline their practice.
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