{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2F1958lawyer.com%2Fepisodes%2Fclint-ind-smarter-lawyering-in-the-age-of-ai-MbvIeGb2","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Clint Ind: Smarter Lawyering in the Age of AI","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b5615a51-e55c-4720-b4a1-43ef9e349b7f/f7ed5ada-1e53-4bc3-b871-79a2ebba9951/podcast-art.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Alright, so you’re a lawyer trying to practice law in 2026—and every week there’s a new AI tool promising to draft your briefs, review your contracts, and maybe even run your firm while you sip coffee. Tempting? Sure. Terrifying? Also yes.\n\nToday, Ron Bockstahler sits down with Clinton Ind to talk about what AI actually means for the legal industry, how to use it aggressively for speed and efficiency, without risking your license, your reputation, or your sanity. Clinton, let’s start here: What can lawyers absolutely not afford to ignore about AI right now?\n\nWhy is AI no longer optional for modern legal practice?\nWhere should lawyers draw the line between efficiency and professional responsibility?\nHow serious is the risk of hallucinated cases and bad citations—and how should attorneys protect themselves?\nHow are tools like Lexis AI changing the way first drafts of pleadings and complaints are created?\nIf AI makes work faster, why isn’t it reducing overall demand for lawyers?\nHow can firms use AI for marketing, hiring, and back-office operations without losing control?\nWhat security and privacy questions should every attorney ask before trusting an AI vendor?\nAre legacy platforms like Lexis and Westlaw safe from disruption—or is the market shifting under their feet?\nHow are clients using AI themselves, and how is that reshaping expectations around billing and efficiency?\nHow is Amata positioning itself as a “COO” and AI filter to help small firms stay competitive?\nWhat’s the one principle lawyers should remember as AI becomes more embedded in everyday practice?\n\nThat’s all for today! Big thanks to Clinton Ind for breaking down how law firms can embrace AI without abandoning diligence. The message is clear: use AI boldly for speed, first drafts, marketing, and operations—but verify everything and own whatever leaves your desk.\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who’s trying to navigate AI without risking their license. Thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time!\n\n\n\nAbout Clint Ind: Clinton has recently transitioned his practice from a commercial litigator with his own law firm to in-house counsel with a growing distribution business at Quantum Polymers.  His new role is oriented around managing risk as the company expands while assisting with the business strategy and growth.\n\nClint is a trial lawyer who has spent much of his career building law firms from the ground up. He has started his own firm twice, practiced solo for more than ten years, and worked in-house with multiple companies. He has taken numerous cases to trial and obtained multi-million-dollar judgments in both medical malpractice and commercial business cases.\n\nClint has a deep respect for the entrepreneurial drive of solo and small-firm attorneys and understands firsthand the challenges of creating a successful, sustainable practice.\n\nWhen not working, Clint can usually be found boxing, mountain biking, or running his kids from one sports commitment to the next.\n\n\n\nQuantum Polymers: www.quantumpolymers.com\n\nConnect with Clint Ind:\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinton-jud-ind/\n\n\n\nConnect with Ron Bockstahler:\n\nEmail: ronb@amataoffices.com\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronbockstahler/\n\nCompany website: https://amatacorp.com/\n\n“Don't Lose Your Balance” book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Lose-Your-Balance-Business/dp/1964046467\n\nShow notes by Team Podcastologist\n\nAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. "}