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Time vs. Value: Rethinking the Billable Hour in the Age of AI

In this session, attorney and law professor Joe Stephens explores the balance between time-based billing and value-driven work in an increasingly AI-powered industry. Drawing from the latest legal insights and examples, Joe cuts through the noise to examine what's actually happening, what's likely coming, and how attorneys can prepare.

What you'll discover:

🔍 The Billing Standoff: Why clients and firms are each waiting for the other to move first, and what that means for you

⚡ What's Actually Working: Alternative fee arrangements gaining traction beyond the billable hour

💬 The Ethics Question: What ABA guidance means for attorneys who benefit from AI efficiencies

🎯 Practical Positioning: How forward-thinking attorneys are preparing now

Watch the recording for an honest conversation about how AI is forcing the legal industry to reexamine the billable hour. Whether it evolves or endures, the attorneys paying attention now will be ready for what's next.

Meet Your Host

Joe Stephens, Consulting Attorney at Steno is the architect of one of Texas' largest rural public defender offices, where he mastered the art of managing complex cases across twelve counties with limited resources. His diverse professional experience ranges from direct client representation to working three legislative sessions under two different Committee Chairmen in the Texas Legislature. A graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Joe combines his passion for legal technology with practical experience to help teams work more efficiently. He now teaches the next generation of legal professionals at Texas Tech University School of Law.