Todd Smith
Texas appellate lawyer and founder of Texas Appellate Council PLLC, early legal blogging pioneer who publishes Texas Appellate Law and uses blogging to build reputation and practice.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 29min
AI's Role in the Courtroom with Appellate Lawyer Todd Smith | AI in Practice
Todd Smith, a board-certified appellate lawyer in Texas, discusses the transformative impact of AI on legal practices. He highlights how AI assists in analyzing trial transcripts and surfacing potential arguments, while emphasizing the necessity of human judgment in determining their persuasive power. Todd also addresses the challenges of AI adoption among lawyers, the shift towards flat fee billing, and the value of AI in marketing strategies. His insights reveal both the potential and the limitations of AI in the courtroom.
Dec 11, 2025 • 47min
Todd Smith on Restarting a Practice, Owning Your Online Real Estate and Publishing With Purpose
Todd Smith, a pioneering Texas appellate lawyer and founder of Texas Appellate Council PLLC, shares his journey of launching one of Texas' first appellate blogs in 2006. He discusses how blogging built his credibility and served as a pivotal online presence. The duo explores the evolution of legal content, the importance of owning your platform, and the role of AI in writing. Todd emphasizes the value of publishing authentically, especially for young lawyers, while focusing on niche blogging to establish authority in specific fields.
