Todd Smith

Board-certified civil appellate lawyer in Texas who runs Texas Appellate Council and consults with trial teams on appeals, strategy, and briefing; discusses how AI is affecting appellate work.

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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.

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