Ep. 89: Lawyer 3.0: A Guide to Next-Wave Lawyering with Ray Brescia

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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