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Maritza Dominguez Braswell

Navigating the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Judiciary

This site brings together my writing, podcast conversations, and reflections on how AI is shaping courts, legal institutions, and society, with a focus on critical thinking and responsible use.

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About

Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell

I currently serve as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of Colorado. I am deeply interested in the growing role of artificial intelligence in litigation, legal institutions, and society. I believe we all have a responsibility to engage responsibly and critically with this technology, as it helps shape our future.

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As Co-Chair of the District of Colorado’s AI Committee, I support our Court’s AI governance and engagement efforts. In collaboration with colleagues around the country, I also recently launched JAIC, the Judicial AI Consortium. This is a judges-only forum for candid, cross-jurisdictional discussion about how AI is showing up in courts.

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I am a member of the ABA Science & Technology Law Section and actively engaged with The Sedona Conference Working Groups 1 and 13, contributing to projects at the intersection of litigation and AI.

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I teach “Reimagining Justice: AI, Disruption, and the Future Legal Leader” at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. I write regularly about AI and justice. And I author The AI Brief, a newsletter for judges interested in AI’s implications for courts, legal institutions, and society.

    Before joining the bench, I practiced complex commercial litigation, co-founded a tech-forward law firm, and led a large team of legal professionals at the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. That experience informs my approach to AI in law: grounded in real-world experience, mindful of institutional constraints, and anchored in public service.

    Articles

    Selected writing on AI, courts, and legal institutions

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    More Than Tools: AI as a Design Opportunity for Courts (Thomson Reuters Institute)

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    Standing Judicial Orders

    on AI

    (Thomson Reuters)

    Why I made the choice not to issue a standing order on AI.

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    Innovation and the Future of Justice

    (Thomson Reuters)

    How the future of justice will be shaped by AI.

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    More than Data: AI, Law & the Indispensable Human

    (Thomson Reuters)

    A debate over the technical nature of AI and its role in human life.

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    Judges on AI: How Judicial Use Informs Guardrails (Law360)

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    Law at the Speed of Innovation

    (Thomson Reuters)

    The need to think outside the box when adapting to the rapid pace of change.

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    Legal Training in the Age of AI

    (Thomson Reuters)

    Why we must, in the face of AI, invest in the next generation

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    From the Printing Press to the Singularity

    (Thomson Reuters)

    Contemplating the role of the judiciary in the age of AI

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    Conversations

    JUDICIAL GUIDANCE ON AI

    Guidance for Attorneys Using and Encountering AI

    See the official guidance I issued regarding the use of AI in litigation, specifically addressing hallucinations and other risks, as well as related responsibilities.

    In the News

    Articles by others discussing my views and work on AI.

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    Judicial AI Consortium (JAIC)

    We are building the first judges-only group focused on the issues surrounding AI in courts.

    Judges-Only AI Newsletter

    Click here or scan the QR Code to receive my monthly AI Brief Newsletter, sent to your inbox each month.

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    Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are my own and do not reflect the views of my colleagues or the judiciary. The information shared here is for general educational purposes only, and is not intended as legal or other professional advice. This site should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent judgment, appropriate diligence, or responsible decision-making.

     

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