Why Ben
Combining legal, business, and software expertise
Ben's background gives him a unique perspective to help lawyers understand AI.
- Former Tech COO and GC
20+ years of software engineering experience culminating in an executive role at a PE-backed technology company. Full stack technical expertise in web and AI software development.
- Currently leading AI at scale
Serving as interim head of AI innovation at a global professional services client, leading AI strategy, implementation, and training for 200+ employees.
- Understands the needs of legal teams
Trained thousands of lawyers across the country on topics from management to AI. Currently teaching at UVA Law School.
Most Popular ProgramDemystifying AI: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
The lawyers getting the most leverage from AI are not the ones with a secret stash of clever prompts. They are the ones who understand enough about how these systems work to see where AI helps, where it quietly fails, and how to stay in control. This signature session demystifies AI, breaks down prompting fundamentals, and moves into the working patterns that turn AI into a genuine thought partner for legal work.
What audiences walk away with:
- Understanding the "why" behind hallucinations to help reduce them
- Context rot, and other subtle ways AI can silently fail
- How to shift AI's role from answer-generator to thought partner
- Practical habits for reviewing AI output critically
1-2 hours. Virtual or in-person. Customizable to the firm's tools and practices.
AI deep-dive modules
Standalone sessions on specific AI topics.
Reducing Hallucination Risk
Explain where hallucinations come from, when risk spikes, and the verification habits that catch errors before they make it into client-facing work.
AI as a Thought Partner
Teach lawyers how to use AI as a thought partner, apply the arrogant-intern review mindset, and build reusable matter context.
AI Ethics for Lawyers
Practical guides to managing confidentiality, supervision duties, and guardrails so lawyers can use AI responsibly without slowing down.
For firms going deeper
Longer engagements for firms building durable AI capability across the organization.
Train the AI Champions
A multi-session engagement that equips champions in each practice group to run ongoing AI skill-building sessions with practical lessons and reusable materials.
AI curriculum advising
Advisory support for PD and L&D teams building a firmwide AI learning strategy, including cadence, content architecture, governance, and progress metrics.
Deliver practical AI training that cuts through the hype
Share who you're training, what they are using AI for today, and what success looks like. Ben will recommend a right-fit program or curriculum.