AI Essentials for Sole Practitioners, Small Business & Legal Practices
Presented by Fiona McLay, McLay Legal Consulting
1.5 points in core area 2 - practice management and business skills
This session provides an introduction to Generative AI (GenAI) and its applications for small businesses, sole practitioners, and legal professionals. Learn about the essential AI tools available for enhancing efficiency, especially in back-office tasks and business strategy. Participants will explore practical, free AI tools through a hands-on demonstration, gaining valuable insights into how AI can streamline operations, improve workflows, and support decision-making. This practical session empowers you to harness AI for growth and innovation in your practice or business.
FIONA McLAY
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
McLAY LEGAL CONSULTING
Fiona McLay, founder of McLay Legal Consulting, is a friendly face in the world of legal tech. Fiona helps lawyers make their firms not just more profitable, but also more enjoyable places to work, thanks to smart use of the right tech. With 25 years as a dispute resolution lawyer under her belt, she’s seen it all - from the big city firms to the smaller, innovative ones, and even in-house. This journey has given her an insider's view of how different law firms use their tech - and how to help them do it better.
Fiona is a teaching fellow at the College of Law and a Geeky Guru at the Centre for Legal Innovation. Her book called "Tech Enabled Lawyer" is packed with insights on getting the most out of your current tech and figuring out what new tech you need. It has been described as "the guide the industry has been crying out for".
Fiona believes little tweaks can make a huge difference, especially for those who aren't that into tech. She loves showing lawyers how a few small changes can make their work more efficient and more fun.
If you're curious about how tech can streamline your law practice, Fiona is all about making tech feel less intimidating and more like a helpful friend. She's here to chat, guide, and help you find your way in becoming a tech enabled lawyer.
Fiona has helpful resources available at wwww.fionamclay.com.au and she can be contacted at fiona@mclaylegal.com
DETAILS
- This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register
- Cost: Members - $60, Non-members $80
- CPD: Members will earn 1.5 CPD points in core area 2
- This event was recorded as part of the March Mastery on Tuesday 25 March 2025
- This recording will expire on 31 December 2025
Registration
| Member | $60.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Non-Member | $80.00(GST incl.) | Register |
