Substantive perspectives on legal technology, AI and the future of law practice — drawn from 25 years of active representation, engineering training, and national thought leadership.
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Perspectives
In-depth analysis at the intersection of legal practice, technology, and professional responsibility — written by a practitioner who operates in both worlds.
Generative AI tools are reshaping how attorneys research, draft, and advise — but adoption without professional-responsibility guardrails carries real risk. This piece examines how engineering-trained legal thinking can separate useful automation from ethical exposure.
Operating across eight-state markets demands more than a virtual address. Sustainable multi-state practice requires disciplined technology architecture, clear engagement workflows, and a team of licensed counsel — not shortcuts.
When logo designs, taglines, and brand elements emerge from generative tools, the question of protectable authorship — and defensible trademark rights — becomes considerably more complex. Here is what brand-builders need to understand before they file.
The ABA's eLawyering Task Force spent years mapping the digital transformation of legal services delivery. The structural dynamics of that era — access gaps, adoption resistance, regulatory ambiguity — are nearly identical to those shaping AI adoption today.
Speaking & Presentations
Garrett presents at bar associations, legal technology conferences, CLE programs, and industry events nationwide. Each session is grounded in active practice and current technology — not theory alone.
A practitioner-level examination of how generative AI intersects with competence duties, confidentiality obligations, and supervision rules — with actionable frameworks attorneys can apply immediately.
Drawing on the design of Laborde Legal Group, this session maps the operational and cultural decisions that distinguish a genuinely tech-forward practice from a traditionally run firm with new software.
A field-guide overview of the legal-tech landscape — practice management, document automation, AI research tools, client intake, and billing — with guidance on evaluating and integrating platforms responsibly.
Plain-language intellectual-property strategy for founders, creatives, and growing companies — covering when and why to register, what can go wrong without IP protection, and how counsel adds value at each stage.
A reflective keynote examining two decades of legal-technology cycles — what has changed, what remains stubbornly constant, and what the profession must get right in the current AI moment.
Technology creates both new pathways and new risks for access-to-justice. This session examines how AI tools can responsibly extend legal services to underserved populations — and where the guardrails must be.
Media & Publications
Garrett regularly contributes to legal trade publications, podcasts, and conference panels. The selections below represent a cross-section of recent and representative appearances.
A candid conversation on how attorneys can responsibly evaluate and adopt AI tools — including what the current ethics rules require, what remains unsettled, and where professional judgment remains irreplaceable.
A practitioner's account of designing Laborde Legal Group from the ground up as a hybrid, multi-state practice — covering technology infrastructure, client experience, and the cultural decisions that matter most.
Panel discussion examining how leading practice management, intake, and billing platforms interact — and what criteria attorneys should apply when building or auditing their technology stack.
Comment 8 to Model Rule 1.1 requires lawyers to keep abreast of technology. This piece argues that the profession's AI competence conversation has focused too narrowly on tool use and too little on workflow architecture.
Remarks delivered upon receipt of the My Legal Academy Thought Leader of the Year award — reflecting on the responsibility that recognition carries, and the profession's obligation to lead technology adoption thoughtfully.
A practitioner overview of federal trademark registration for Louisiana business owners — covering the application process, common pitfalls, and what counsel can do to protect brand equity at each growth stage.
Media & Press Inquiries: For interview requests, editorial contributions, or media credentials, please contact Garrett directly through the Contact page.
Resources
Practical tools, checklists, and curated reading drawn from Garrett's work advising attorneys, law firms, and business clients. These resources are designed to inform rather than to substitute for legal counsel.
A concise summary of Model Rule 1.1, Comment 8, and related ethics guidance relevant to attorney technology use and AI adoption. Useful as a baseline compliance reference for law firm leaders.
Before committing to a practice management, document automation, or AI tool, these twelve questions help attorneys assess security posture, integration capability, support quality, and long-term vendor viability.
A practical checklist covering the key legal, operational, and governance steps founders should complete in the first 90 days — from entity selection and operating agreements to EINs and initial IP clearance.
A curated list of the most substantive publicly available resources on legal technology, AI ethics, and practice management — updated periodically to reflect the current state of professional and regulatory guidance.
All resources are provided for general educational and informational purposes only. Nothing contained herein constitutes legal advice or establishes an attorney-client relationship. For counsel specific to your circumstances, please consult a licensed attorney.
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