Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull managing member Cliff McKinney was a recent guest of The Deep Dirt Dive Podcast for an episode on “AI in Law: Transforming the Practice of Real Estate Law with Generative AI.” Presented by the Fellows of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), the podcast series features highly respected attorneys from across the country and North America discussing specialized areas of real estate and finance law—from recent developments and best practices to ethics, professionalism, and more.
The episode examines the world of generative artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on the real estate legal profession. From understanding the basics of AI to exploring advanced techniques like prompt engineering, this podcast offers valuable insights for lawyers looking to harness the power of AI in their practice. Discover how AI can enhance efficiency, improve legal writing, and revolutionize the way legal services are delivered. You can find the episode here.
J. Cliff McKinney II is a frequent lecturer on artificial intelligence in the legal profession, known for delivering practical, engaging, and ethically grounded guidance that lawyers can use immediately. His programs are valued for cutting through the hype and fear surrounding AI, replacing it with clarity, competence, and compliance. A managing member of Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC, Cliff brings decades of real-world legal experience to his nationwide presentations on AI tools, prompt engineering, professional responsibility, risk management, and best practices for law firm adoption. He has presented for organizations including the American Bar Association (ABA), the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA), and has written extensively on AI for ACMA, USLAW, and the Arkansas Law Review. Mr. McKinney holds a Prompt Engineering Specialization certification from Vanderbilt University and is a Fellow of both the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.
The American College of Real Estate Lawyers is the select national association of preeminent commercial real estate lawyers focused on service to clients, colleagues, and the profession. Admission is by invitation only after a rigorous screening process. ACREL’s distinguished, nationally-known lawyers have been elected to fellowship for their outstanding legal ability, experience, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of real estate law.