AI, Case Strategy & Trial Tactics Q&A

In this special Q&A episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda and Allie tackle the questions attorneys are asking right now—from AI implementation to case selection, deposition tactics, and trial strategy. Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a growing firm, this episode delivers practical, no-nonsense answers to help you work smarter and win bigger.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. How to protect client confidentiality when using AI tools in your practice
2. Whether AI is actually worth implementing right now (and what it can do for you today)
3. Why saying “no” to cases is just as important as getting the right ones
4. How to establish and maintain your firm’s minimum case value
5. Creating a phone script that showcases your wins without sounding arrogant
6. The credibility test: When to discard claims that could hurt your case
7. How to compete against more experienced opposing counsel (hint: outwork them)
8. The learning strategy that reduces stress and improves information retention
9. When clients want to settle too early and how to guide the conversation
10. Understanding net vs. gross settlement amounts and client expectations
11. Top 3 mistakes lawyers make in depositions and how to avoid them
12. The power of strategic silence in depositions
13. Essential questions every deposition should include
14. How to stop defense witnesses from hijacking your deposition time

Whether you’re a young lawyer considering going solo or a seasoned attorney ready to take control of your career, this episode will help you make smarter, more confident decisions about your future.

Learn more and explore other episodes at https://zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer

Have a question for Jack? jack@zindalaw.com