Challenge:
Omar Frometa Jr. a summer associate at forward-thinking law firm Preti Flaherty was tasked with presenting on the statutory and financial hurdles in developing workforce housing, a critical issue, especially in urban areas where affordable housing is scarce. This required in-depth legal and financial analysis.
Solution:
The associate utilized LegalMind+, an AI-powered practice and feedback tool by Traveling Coaches, which provided:
- Real-Time Feedback: Instant feedback on mock presentations, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting further resources.
- Confidence Building: Simulated real-world scenarios to enhance preparedness and self-assurance.
Additional Context:
Workforce housing, as defined by sections 58-61 of New Hampshire RSA 674, is housing affordable for a renting family of three making 60% of the Area Median Income or owner families of four making 100% of Area Median Income. It excludes age-restricted housing and developments with more than 50% of units having fewer than two bedrooms. The law, passed in 2008 and enacted in 2010, mandates municipalities to provide reasonable opportunities for workforce housing development, but lacks an enforcement mechanism, making it challenging to implement effectively.
Outcome:
The associate delivered an outstanding presentation, expertly navigating the statutory landscape and financial analysis, earning accolades and media attention. The firm credited LegalMind+, in part, for the associate’s success, emphasizing its role in providing essential knowledge, actionable feedback, and confidence. Frometa stated that he appreciated the voice/tone analysis feature for it’s feedback on formality and confidence, noting it’s responsiveness to content changes and intentional mistakes. He further noted that the feedback on content tied to the objective was beneficial and the intuitive UX/UI was so user friendly that even less tech savvy learner could use it easily.
Conclusion:
LegalMind+ demonstrated its effectiveness, enabling the associate to excel and bringing positive recognition to the firm. This success story highlights the potential of technology in ongoing training, education, and development of new and existing legal talent.