AI, Case Strategy & Trial Tactics Q&A
Mon Nov 24 2025
Summary:
In this special Q&A episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda and Allie tackle the questions attorneys are asking right now—from AI implementation to case selection, deposition tactics, and trial strategy. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a growing firm, this episode delivers practical, no-nonsense answers to help you work smarter and win bigger.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How to protect client confidentiality when using AI tools in your practiceWhether AI is actually worth implementing right now (and what it can do for you today)Why saying "no" to cases is just as important as getting the right onesHow to establish and maintain your firm's minimum case valueCreating a phone script that showcases your wins without sounding arrogantThe credibility test: When to discard claims that could hurt your caseHow to compete against more experienced opposing counsel (hint: outwork them)The learning strategy that reduces stress and improves information retentionWhen clients want to settle too early and how to guide the conversationUnderstanding net vs. gross settlement amounts and client expectationsTop 3 mistakes lawyers make in depositions and how to avoid themThe power of strategic silence in depositionsEssential questions every deposition should includeHow to stop defense witnesses from hijacking your deposition time🎧 For more episodes and insights on improving your legal practice, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer
More
Summary: In this special Q&A episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda and Allie tackle the questions attorneys are asking right now—from AI implementation to case selection, deposition tactics, and trial strategy. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a growing firm, this episode delivers practical, no-nonsense answers to help you work smarter and win bigger. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to protect client confidentiality when using AI tools in your practiceWhether AI is actually worth implementing right now (and what it can do for you today)Why saying "no" to cases is just as important as getting the right onesHow to establish and maintain your firm's minimum case valueCreating a phone script that showcases your wins without sounding arrogantThe credibility test: When to discard claims that could hurt your caseHow to compete against more experienced opposing counsel (hint: outwork them)The learning strategy that reduces stress and improves information retentionWhen clients want to settle too early and how to guide the conversationUnderstanding net vs. gross settlement amounts and client expectationsTop 3 mistakes lawyers make in depositions and how to avoid themThe power of strategic silence in depositionsEssential questions every deposition should includeHow to stop defense witnesses from hijacking your deposition time🎧 For more episodes and insights on improving your legal practice, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer