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Conversations
Explore interviews and podcasts with Maritza on responsible AI, judicial leadership, and innovation in the legal system.
The AI Moment in Courts: Why This, Why Now
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.
Jul 9
How judges are using GenAI
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.
Apr 15


How AI Is Transforming Judicial Work: A Conversation with the Hon. Maritza Dominguez Braswell
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.
Mar 26


Courting Change: Courtrooms of the Future
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.
Oct 22, 2025


Courting change: Legal ethics in the age of AI
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.
Sep 24, 2025


Courting Change: Justice Today, Justice Tomorrow
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
Sep 10, 2025


Courting Change: The Intersection of AI Efficiency with Fairness and Accuracy
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.
Jul 30, 2025


Courting Change: AI's impact on society and the evolving legal landscape
Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell joins Judge Scott Schlegel on Thomson Reuters Institute’s Clarity podcast to discuss how AI is changing society and the legal system. Drawing on their trial and appellate court experiences, they explore access to justice, ethical challenges, and the evolving responsibilities of judges and court professionals. Listen to the full episode.
Jul 22, 2025


Courting Change: AI & the future of trial courts
Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell joins Judge Pamela Gates on Thomson Reuters Institute’s Clarity podcast to explore how generative AI is being used in trial courts. They discuss opportunities to streamline administrative work and improve access to justice, alongside concerns about overreliance, judicial decision-making, and public trust. Listen to the full episode.
Jun 19, 2025


Revolutionizing Rights: AI and the Future of Legal Equality — Spotlight on the Hon. Judge Maritza Braswell
In this Thomson Reuters Institute spotlight, Judge Maritza Dominguez Braswell discusses how AI could expand access to justice, reduce routine workloads, and create more time for human connection. She also considers the responsibility of judges and lawyers to understand emerging risks and help ensure the technology benefits people across the legal system. Read the full article.
Aug 29, 2024
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