

Clarity
Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast
Welcome to Clarity, a podcast powered by the Thomson Reuters Institute. In each episode, we dive deep into a single question from decision-makers and thought leaders from legal, corporate, tax, accounting & audit, and government communities. Grounding the conversation in the Institute's research and practice leads' domain expertise, in each episode, we sit down with a special guest or panel of experts from our community of partners, clients, and key leaders in each industry we serve.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 41min
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.

Sep 22, 2025 • 27min
What do today's law firms need to do to meet their strategic objectives?
In the latest episode of Clarity, the Thomson Reuters Institute's Becky Halat, Senior Manager of Client Services, and Eve Starks, Senior Consultant, delve into critical insights from the latest Stellar Performance research and discuss how cultural alignment is a strong driver for the measurable success of law firms.

Sep 17, 2025 • 33min
How do we encourage confidence in the court considering the current geopolitical climate?
In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Judge Mark D. Pfeiffer of the Missouri Court of Appeals, speaks with TRI's Rabihah Butler about how partisan perceptions, inconsistent sentencing, limited accessibility, and the acceleration of social media and the 24-hour news cycles can erode public confidence in courts, reshaping how judicial legitimacy is contested in real time.

Sep 10, 2025 • 38min
Courting Change: Justice Today, Justice Tomorrow
The latest episode of our Clarity on Tech podcast continues 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.

Sep 8, 2025 • 28min
How are business leaders transforming their organizations and client relationships through strategic AI adoptions?
In this kick-off episode of the third season of the Thomson Reuters Institute's (TRI) Clarity podcast, Mike Abbott, Head of the Thomson Reuters Institute, sits down with Thomson Reuters' Legal, Corporates, and Tax segment presidents — Raghu Ramanathan, Laura Clayton McDonald, and Elizabeth Beastrom, respectively — to explore how business leaders are transforming their organizations and client relationships through strategic AI adoption. Grounded in key insights from the latest Future of Professionals research, this timely conversation is not to be missed!

Jul 29, 2025 • 48min
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?

Jul 22, 2025 • 34min
Courting Change: AI's impact on society and the evolving legal landscape
In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Scott Schlegel discuss the far-reaching impact of AI on society and the legal system, exploring its potential to increase access to justice while also considering the ethical and practical challenges that come with it. Drawing on their experiences in trial and appellate courts to examine the transformative power of AI, the judges discuss the need for adapting traditional legal frameworks and the emerging duties and responsibilities of judges and court professionals in an AI-driven world.

Jul 8, 2025 • 34min
Tax reform unpacked: What does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act means for you?
In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Nadya Britton, TRI Content Lead for tax, and Shaun Hunley, Executive Editor of Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, break down the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss how you could be impacted. Delivering a clear, insightful look at the most important tax provisions included in this sweeping legislation, the pair examine what this really means in practice — from key changes that impact your clients to strategies for effective communication and preparation.

Jul 4, 2025 • 19min
What are the ways organizations should approach AI adoption to maximize its value?
In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute Clarity podcast, Mike Abbott, Head of the Thomson Reuters Institute, speaks with Steve Hasker, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters, about the recently released third annual Future of Professionals report, which looks at the impact AI is having on professional work and how legal firms, tax, audit & accounting firms, and in-house corporate teams can leverage their use of AI for maximum value.

Jul 2, 2025 • 27min
Creating practical AI policies for federal agencies
The latest episode of our Clarity on Tech podcast explores the critical need for dedicated AI policies in federal agencies, featuring a discussion with Grace Cheng from Thomson Reuters Practical Law, around why AI policymaking in government agencies requires fundamentally different approaches than typical IT standards because of the unique ethical considerations, bias risks, and societal impacts that public agencies have to manage.


