The Inner Circle is a community of solo and small-firm lawyers who use Al and smart technology to work less, earn more, and actually enjoy practicing law. No tech expertise required. Just curiosity.
A smarter way to run your law practice — and lawyers who'll figure it out with you.
A smarter way to run your law practice — and lawyers who'll figure it out with you.
The Inner Circle is a community of solo and small-firm lawyers who use Al and smart technology to work less, earn more, and actually enjoy practicing law. No tech expertise required. Just curiosity.
A smarter way to run your law practice — and lawyers who'll figure it out with you.
The Inner Circle is a community of solo and small-firm lawyers who use Al and smart technology to work less, earn more, and actually enjoy practicing law. No tech expertise required. Just curiosity.
What’s Happening Right Now
Lawyers are using Al to get back hours every week.
They’re drafting documents in minutes instead of hours. They’re prepping for depositions, hearings, and client calls with an Al assistant that never sleeps and never bills by the hour.
And the ones getting the best results? They’re not doing it alone.
They’re learning alongside other lawyers – sharing what works, what doesn’t, and what surprised them. They’re in the Inner Circle.
What Makes This Community Different
This isn’t a typical legal organization.
There are no egos competing for airtime. No one pretending they have it all figured out. No lectures from a stage.
Instead, you’ll find Lawyers who are:
- Curious – they get energized by discovering a better way to do something
- Generous – they share what they’ve learned, even when it’s still a work in progress
- Honest – they’ll tell you what didn’t work, not just what did
- Practical – they want results, not theory
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to run my practice” – and you’d rather figure it out alongside other Lawyers than go it alone – you’re our kind of lawyer.
What members are saying:
“Using ChatGPT to prepare an affidavit for an expert — man, just so quick. The more you use it, the more mind-blowing it is.” — Joe Prieto
“Has helped me zero in on the most important provisions; it has provided suggestion I may have missed; and it helps keep me focused.” — David A.
“The more I use it, it’s actually scary how good it is… I couldn’t imagine not using it now.” — Brandon Siegal
“I am amazed and intrigued by this new world of AI. As a semi-retired lawyer, I am fired up about using it and enthusiastic about the practice of law again.” — Jonathan H.
“I tried the voice version of ChatGPT on my phone–totally blew me away.” — Richard Serpe
“We use ChatGPT all the time, for everything. It’s just insane.” —Addie Prewitt
“I hope my competitors don’t figure out how to use AI – at least until I’m on a beach with drink that has a tiny umbrella in it.” — Jonathan Ginsberg
Who’s behind this?
I’m Ernie Svenson. I spent 25 years as a commercial litigator, most of it in big firms. Along the way, I figured out that the right technology could make a solo lawyer more effective than a team of ten.
I left my firm, went solo, and started helping other Lawyers do the same thing: use technology to build practices that are simpler, more profitable, and more enjoyable.
I’ve been doing this since 2002. I’ve written books for the ABA on legal technology. I’ve spoken at conferences for bar associations and legal tech companies across the country.
But the thing I’m most proud of is the Inner Circle – a community of Lawyers who show up, help each other, and keep getting better.
Inside the Inner Circle, you get:
- Courses on AI and practice technology – structured, self-paced lessons on ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, NotebookLM, and the tools that matter most for solo and small-firm lawyers
- Live Zoom sessions twice a month – real topics, real discussion, not webinars where you sit and watch
- The AI Workshop (Co-Pilot members) – twice-weekly hands- on sessions where we learn AI tools together, in real time
- A community of lawyers who actually participate – ask questions, share wins, compare notes, and help each other solve problems
- An AI-powered chatbot that searches every post, lesson, and transcript in the community – so you can find answers fast
- Direct access to Ernie – including a 1:1 onboarding Zoom to get you pointed in the right direction from day one


