In this critical episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jacqueline Schaefer, Founder and CEO of Clear Brief AI, to discuss the operational and financial crisis facing litigators: the growing threat of sanctions due to AI hallucinations and research errors.

Jacqueline, a former litigator and Legalweek’s 2025 Innovator of the Year, reveals why the problem is not just "hallucination," but the fundamental breakdown in a firm’s Quality Assurance (QA) process. They unpack the non-negotiable risk under Rule 11, which holds partners personally responsible for accuracy, even if the work was done by associates or generative AI.

This conversation is mandatory listening for any firm that has introduced AI tools like ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Harvey. Together, they explore:

✅ The Rule 11 Threat: Why checking citations is no longer just a junior task, and the $85,000 and $60,000 consequences facing firms right now.

✅ Subtle Errors, Severe Consequences: How tiny mistakes (like wrong page numbers or fabricated fact references) destroy judicial trust and create an audit risk.

✅ The Operational Fix (The Cite Check Report): How Am Law firms are using specialized, non-generative AI tools to create a verifiable audit trail that proves human review and protects the signing partner.

✅ Hyperlinking for Credibility: Mastering the technique of linking factual records and legal citations to win the judge's confidence immediately.

If you are ready to stop worrying about sanctions and start implementing the operational solutions trusted by the largest global firms, this episode is your blueprint for AI compliance.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Jacqueline Schaefer

🔹 Website: clearbrief.ai

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On this high-impact episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Andy Sievers, CEO and Co-Founder of Case Status and author of the provocative new book, Future Firm, Fossil Firm.Andy draws a line in the sand, challenging lawyers to confront the industry's outdated business models and "Comcast-level" client service. This conversation is essential for any firm owner ready to transition from a Fossil Firm (defined by industry limitations) to a Future Firm (defined by client experience and innovation).We dive deep into the strategic connection between Client Care and ROI, exploring the four core forces that are holding the legal industry back from achieving its true potential. Together, Ruby and Andy discuss:✅ The CX Imperative: Why the client experience is no longer a soft skill, but the single greatest driver of your firm's profitability and reputation.✅ The Future Firm Blueprint: How technology and AI must be leveraged not just for internal efficiency, but for external, client-facing engagement. ✅ Overcoming the Four Forces: A breakdown of the structural limitations preventing firms from embracing modern client-centric models. ✅ Accountability and Growth: How client engagement platforms like Case Status transform transparency, reduce friction, and increase case resolution speed.If you’re ready to stop thinking like a traditional law practice and start building a modern, client-driven business that is designed for growth and resilience, this episode is your wake-up call.📌 Connect with Andy Sievers: 🔹 LinkedIn: Andy Sievers 🔹 Website: casestatus.com 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: 🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com 📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourpractice Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: 🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers 🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice 🔹 Website: rubypowers.com 🔹 Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine• CandleAI

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Steve Recio, Founder and CEO of Pipefile.com, to discuss why the dreaded "document chase" is slowing down your law firm and how to eliminate client friction.

Steve, whose platform is used by hundreds of firms worldwide, argues that operational bottlenecks—especially in document-heavy practices like immigration—always start with client intake. They unpack the difference between a failing case management portal and a true consumer-grade client experience. Together, they explore:

✅ Stop the Ping Pong: Why traditional email requests and client portals create massive case delays.

✅ The Portal Blind Spot: Why most case management portals are built for attorneys, not for the client experience, and what's missing.

✅ Consumer-Grade Law: How to design an intake system that clients actually complete on their first try (think: simple links, no passwords).

✅ The ROI of Frictionless: Concrete proof that eliminating back-and-forth can win back 3–5 hours of paralegal time per case.

If you’re ready to speed up your case filings, reduce administrative chaos, and improve client satisfaction, this conversation provides the tactical steps to make your workflow simple and secure.

📌 Connect with Steve Recio:

🔹 LinkedIn: Steve Recio

🔹 Website: pipefile.com

🎧 This episode is sponsored by Pipefile

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Ray Brescia, Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law & Technology at Albany Law School, to explore one of the most important conversations in the legal profession today: how lawyers must evolve in an era of rapid technological and societal change.

Ray explains why the moment we’re living through mirrors the massive transformation that reshaped the profession over a century ago — and why understanding that history is essential to preparing for what’s next. From the justice gap affecting tens of millions to the rise of “Lawyer 3.0,” he breaks down how emerging technologies, new delivery models, and shifting client needs will redefine how law is practiced.

🔹 How today’s transformation parallels the legal upheaval of the early 1900s

🔹 Why 93% of low-income Americans face legal issues without a lawyer

🔹 How technology can reduce the justice gap — and where it might widen it

🔹 What it means for lawyers to “run with the machines”

🔹 Which skills will matter most for the next generation of practitioners

If you’re a firm owner, educator, or forward-looking attorney, this episode offers a grounded, historical, and practical roadmap for navigating the future of practice.

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Faculty Page: https://www.albanylaw.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/raymond-brescia

Social: @raybrescia (Bluesky)

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Rania Combs, Founder of Rania Combs Law PLLC, to explore the art of running a thriving virtual law practice and why the human element is now more critical than ever.

Rania, a true pioneer who has run a fully virtual estate planning practice since 2009, shares her vision for a future where technology provides convenience and accessibility without sacrificing the deep trust required in sensitive areas of law. Together, they explore: ✅ The Over-Automation Warning: Why clients are yearning for more human interaction and how tech fatigue affects the Gen Z client.

✅ Virtual & Vital: How Rania built a personal practice and referral network across state lines for over 15 years.

✅ Finding the Balance: How using tools (including AI) to eliminate the mechanical frees up attorneys for context, strategy, and empathy.

✅ The Future of Lawyering: Why the "post-AI ballgame" in legal services comes down to trustworthiness and resisting the urge to remove the human layer.

If you’re running a practice remotely or looking for practical ways to use technology to deepen your client relationships—not replace them—this episode will show you how to be both virtual and vital.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Rania Combs

🔹 Website: raniacombslaw.com

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down live at #TLTFSummit2025 with returning guest and legal innovator Mitch Zoll. Together, they reflect on what events like TLTF and the State Bar of Texas’s Technology and Justice for All Conference are revealing about the future of legal innovation—from justice tech to community building, and the critical role of adaptability in shaping tomorrow’s profession.

🔹 Why community-centered events are the real engine of legal change

🔹 The importance of bar-led innovation (and how SBOT is showing up)

🔹 Why the adaptability quotient is the new must-have legal skill

🔹 What Ruby and Mitch say law still isn’t talking enough aboutIf you’re curious about how thought leadership, technology, and collaboration are reshaping the legal landscape, this conversation will power up your perspective.

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers talks with Ben Hokema, founder of Illuminate Wealth Management and the Owner’s Financial Office.

Ben works with law firm owners to bring structure, clarity, and calm to their finances—from daily cash flow to long-term retirement planning. He explains why so many lawyers fall into “owner’s poverty,” what the Profit First model actually changes, and how to shift your mindset from just surviving to building real profit.

🔹 What "Owner’s Poverty" is—and how to escape it

🔹 The Profit First model (and why it works)

🔹 Why your CPA isn’t enough

🔹 Building retirement plans before it's too late

🔹 Daily decisions that lead to long-term financial clarity

🎧 This episode is sponsored by Lawfully Pro: https://www.lawfully.com/pro

📌 Connect with Ben Hokema: ownersfinancialoffice.com

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Phillip Hogan, Founder and President of Signing Services of America, a nationwide notary company based in Atlanta.

Phillip shares how he scaled from being a solo signing agent to leading a national operation by focusing on one timeless principle — responsiveness builds trust.

They discuss the art of client communication, the importance of admitting mistakes, and how to develop a team culture rooted in service, transparency, and adaptability.

🔹 How responsiveness directly impacts client retention and reputation

🔹 What true leadership looks like when things go wrong 🔹 Training, cross-training, and empowering teams to deliver consistency

🔹 How adaptability became his secret to scaling sustainably

If you’re a business owner or law firm leader who wants to strengthen relationships, improve client experience, and grow through trust — this episode is for you.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Phillip Hogan

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