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new book, Future Firm, Fossil Firm.Andy draws a line in the sand, challenging lawyers to confront the industry's outdated business models and "Comcast-level" client service.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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