Beyond the Bar: A Practical Guide to Your Early Legal Career
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Download the Guide: Prompts to Build a Winning Trial Binder
Watch consulting attorney Joe Stephens demonstrate how AI transforms trial preparation using real case materials. No theory - just practical techniques you can use immediately.
Joe shows the specific techniques he uses to stop drowning in document review and focus on strategy instead. Whether you handle personal injury, criminal defense, or complex litigation, you'll see how to reclaim your weekends.
Perfect for: Trial attorneys ready to work smarter, not harder.
Joe Stephens
Joe Stephens, J.D., is Steno's Director of Legal Solutions as well as a Clinical Lecturer at Texas Tech University School of Law. With over 15 years of experience in criminal defense and public service, he founded and led Texas' largest rural public defender office, which serves a 12-county area. A graduate of The University of Texas School of Law (cum laude) and Vanderbilt University (B.A.), Stephens currently serves as a Board Member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA) and sits on multiple State Bar of Texas committees. His expertise spans the intersection of legal practice and technological innovation in the justice system.
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