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Law.com explores the benefits and risks of using AI to polish judicial opinions, examining its growing role in judges’ writing workflows and the questions that accompany its use. Read the full article.

How can courts navigate the rapid growth of AI while protecting public trust? Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell joins Kevin Bowling, Sevak Avakians, and Judge Bowon Kwon for an IJIS Institute panel discussion on the pressures facing judicial leaders, access to justice, and practical considerations for responsible AI adoption. Listen to the Full Episode.

The Gazette covers Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell’s “Reimagining Justice” course at the University of Denver, where law students developed AI-powered prototypes to address barriers to legal help. Through a hands-on design sprint, students created tools for immigration updates and legal intake, guided by interviews with potential users and a focus on access to justice. Read the full article.

How are judges using generative AI in their day-to-day work? In this webinar from the National Center for State Courts and Thomson Reuters Institute, Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell joins law professor Amy Cyphert to explore findings from interviews with U.S. judges, including practical benefits, risks, and strategies for secure and ethical AI use. Watch the webinar.

How is AI changing judicial work and legal practice? In this episode of Accountants Law Pod, U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell discusses AI risks, training, and access to justice. She also shares her “AI sandwich” approach, which keeps humans in charge while AI supports the work in between. Listen to the full episode.

A new Judicial Artificial Intelligence Consortium brings state and federal judges together to learn about AI and share experiences across jurisdictions. This article covers how conversations among Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell, Judge Scott Schlegel, and Judge Xavier Rodriguez led to a judges-only forum designed to encourage collaboration and candid discussion. Read the Full Article.

As generative AI becomes part of court operations, how can legal professionals protect accuracy and public trust? Thomson Reuters Institute explores the risks of AI hallucinations and the practical safeguards—including human oversight, source verification, and clear protocols—that support responsible AI use in the justice system. Read the full article.

Reuters covers the launch of the Judicial AI Consortium, founded by Judges Maritza Dominguez Braswell, Xavier Rodriguez, and Scott Schlegel. The group connects state and federal judges nationwide to share practical experiences, discuss risks such as hallucinations and deepfake evidence, and exchange resources to inform their approach to AI. Read the full article.

Law360 Pulse reports on the launch of the Judicial Artificial Intelligence Consortium by judges from Colorado, Louisiana, and Texas. The judges-only educational forum focuses on AI use in the courts, creating a space for judicial learning and discussion. Read the full article.

Legaltech News includes the launch of the Judicial AI Consortium in its latest roundup, alongside new AI tools from Opus 2 and other legal technology developments. Read the full article.

Can AI help people feel heard without misleading them about its capacity for empathy? In the ABA’s The SciTech Lawyer, Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell explores the risks of simulated human connection and how carefully designed AI tools might help self-represented litigants navigate court processes—with transparency, clear boundaries, and human oversight. Read the full article.

Do AI disclosure requirements make legal filings more reliable? U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell explains why she favors practical guidance over a standing order on AI. Her approach emphasizes verification, confidentiality, and professional accountability while encouraging thoughtful use of tools that support human judgment. Read the full article.

Can AI help people feel heard without misleading them about its capacity for empathy? In the ABA’s The SciTech Lawyer, Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell explores the risks of simulated human connection and how carefully designed AI tools might help self-represented litigants navigate court processes—with transparency, clear boundaries, and human oversight. Read the full article.

In this compelling podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Maryam Ahmad offer a rare judicial perspective on how AI is transforming trial courts. From AI-powered legal avatars assisting pro se litigants to practical tools already reshaping courtroom efficiency, the judges candidly explore the delicate balance between leveraging AI innovation to improve access to justice and preserving core judicial values. Listen to the Full Episode.

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In the latest episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute's Clarity on Tech, U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Braswell and Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov delve into the intersection of AI and legal ethics, exploring the challenges and implications that advanced technology is having on the legal profession. Listen to the Full Episode.

How can the legal system keep pace with AI innovation? U.S. Magistrate Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell explores whether specialized AI tribunals could help resolve emerging disputes more efficiently, bringing technical expertise to decisions that balance meaningful safeguards with room for innovation. Read the full article.

In an episode of Clarity on Tech podcast, we continue our limited series Courting Change with two U.S. district court judges — Maritza Braswell of Colorado and Allison Goddard of the Southern District of California, exploring the impact of AI on the justice system and on access to justice. The pair share their experiences and insights on the potential benefits and risks of AI in the courts, including its ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase fairness. Watc

In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Xavier Rodriguez explore how they view key rules of civil procedure and evidence in an AI world. As courts continue to grapple with exploding data volumes and AI technologies bring a new innovative element to the conversation, what will be the impact of AI-driven efficiency on the high level of fairness and accuracy that all courts strive toward? Listen to the Full Episode.