Guest host Jared Waldhoff, a third-year attorney, joins Tim Cronin and Erich Veith to dig into how they’re using AI in their trial practices and where it can go wrong. The panel covers everything from using Claude and Westlaw’s AI to analyze an opponent’s brief to searching deposition transcripts for page-and-line cites in seconds. They agree on the golden rule: treat AI like a brilliant but overconfident new associate. They also warn against reading AI-written deposition questions verbatim when they don’t match your style, and they worry about what over-reliance means for young lawyers and law students. Their advice: write the first draft yourself, then ask AI what you’re missing.
Episode: 723
The Jury Is Out: Your AI Associates with Jared Waldhoff Part 1
November 11, 2026
Guest host Jared Waldhoff, a third-year attorney, joins Tim Cronin and Erich Veith to dig into how they’re using AI in their trial practices and where it can go wrong. The panel covers everything from using Claude and Westlaw’s AI to analyze an opponent’s brief to searching deposition transcripts for page-and-line cites in seconds. They agree on the golden rule: treat AI like a brilliant but overconfident new associate. They also warn against reading AI-written deposition questions verbatim when they don’t match your style, and they worry about what over-reliance means for young lawyers and law students. Their advice: write the first draft yourself, then ask AI what you’re missing.
Episode: 722
Deposition Tips Part 5: Listen, Lock It In and Hold Something Back
November 11, 2026
The best deposition work happens when you listen closely, close the door on walk-backs, and never lose sight of the jury who may watch it later. In this episode, Tim ...
Episode: 721
Deposition Tips Part 4: Your deposition prep is done. Now what?
November 11, 2026
Hosts Tim Cronin, John Simon, and Erich Veith cover how to read the witness, stay in control of the room, and shut down speaking objections. John opens with warm-up questions ...
Episode: 720
Deposition Tips Part 3: Be the most prepared person in the room
November 11, 2026
What does real prep look like? Hosts John Simon, Tim Cronin and Erich Veith discuss re-reading the pleadings (even when you think you remember them), pre-running exhibits with the video ...
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