AI in Action: Transforming Legal Practice and Dispute Resolution with descrybe.ai. A Conversation with Co-Founder, Kara Peterson on Make Money Mediating #523

The Make Money Mediating Podcast with Susan Guthrie

Discover how AI can level up your practice, reduce burnout, and make legal work more fulfilling with insights from Kara Peterson, co-founder of Descrybe.ai. Susan Guthrie welcomes Kara Peterson, a trailblazer in legal tech and one of the ABA’s 2024 Women of Legal Tech, to share how AI tools are transforming the future of law for solo practitioners, mediators, and small firms.

Whether you’re looking to streamline your work, improve access to justice, or overcome tech hesitations, Kara’s groundbreaking platform, Descrybe.ai, is leading the charge with tools that are accessible, intuitive, and game-changing.

Kara’s passion for revolutionizing legal tech is contagious, and this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take your practice to the next level. If you’re curious about how AI can benefit you—without the overwhelm—this is the episode to tune into.

Highlights from this episode:

• How AI can help you work smarter, not harder, and alleviate burnout.
• Ways technology is democratizing access to legal information.
• Practical insights for embracing AI, even if you’re not a “tech person.”
• How tools like Descrybe.ai empower small firms, mediators, and dispute resolution pros.

More About This Week's Special Guest, Kara Peterson: Kara Peterson is the co-founder of descrybe.ai, a Boston-based justice tech startup launched in July 2023. The company leverages AI to democratize access to the law and address the access-to-justice crisis in the United States.

A seasoned marketing communications executive, Kara has dedicated her career to organizations dedicated social justice. She previously served as Chief Communications Offi cer at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Executive Director of Communications at Boston University School of Public Health, and Director of Communications at Suff olk University Law School.

A recognized advocate for responsible AI and AI for good, Kara was named a “Woman of Legal Tech 2024” by the American Bar Association. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and podcasts and has garnered signifi cant accolades for descrybe.ai, including a 2024 Anthem Award for Best Use of AI, a 2024Webby Award nomination, and two 2024 American Legal Technology Awards.

Website: https://descrybe.ai

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kj-peterson

https://www.linkedin.com/company/descrybe-ai

https://bsky.app/profile/descrybe-ai.bsky.social

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Meet Our Creator and Host: Susan Guthrie

Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized as one of the Top Family Law Attorneys and Mediators in the United States, has transitioned from a successful legal and mediation practice to become one of the foremost trainers and consultants for professionals in the field. As Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution, Susan is dedicated to advancing the practice and profession of dispute resolution worldwide. Through her Top 1% in the World podcast, The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie," she continues to share her expertise, reaching millions of listeners globally.