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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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27:47

How is America's legal education failing the courts...

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2025/10/29

In this episode, Chief Justice Gordon J. MacDonald of the New Hampshire Supreme Court shares the background and driving force behind the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform's research, which highlights the urgent need to address the readiness of new lawyers entering the legal profession. The podcast also dives into key insights from the research, including the importance of experiential learning, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

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35:14

Courting Change: Courtrooms of the future

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2025/10/22

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.

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38:01

How can tax firms align pricing & growth with value...

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2025/10/21

The tax, audit & accounting industry faces a defining moment — and doing nothing is the riskiest strategy of all. In this eye-opening podcast, M&A expert Bob Lewis, President of the Visionary Group, reveals why more than 60% of top tax firms have already taken outside capital, fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape. Lewis also discusses why hourly billing leaves a lot of money on the table, how to unlock hidden capacity, and why AI will slash labor costs by 20% while doubling revenue per

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32:07

Will forced labor in supply chains decrease because...

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2025/10/15

In the latest Clarity podcast, Heather Panton, Senior Advisor for Social Impact & Human Rights at Thomson Reuters, speaks with Dr. Jay Golden, Director of the Dynamic Sustainability Lab at Syracuse University and Pontarelli Professor of Environmental Sustainability & Finance, about recent research jointly executed by Syracuse and Thomson Reuters around Generation Z's changing purchasing habits and their willingness to pay a premium for apparel and beverage products manufactured ethically.

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31:27

Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum: Agentic...

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2025/10/09

Haven't heard of agentic AI? You probably will soon, as it's already beginning to be integrated into professional services software across the board. Coming off of the Thomson Reuters Institute'sEmerging Technology and Generative AI Forum, conference speaker Joe Kendall, the AI Director of Product Management at law firm DLA Piper, breaks down how agentic AI automates workflows, how agentic AI differs from generative AI, and why the term agentic AI is already getting muddied, despite its implications

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31:26

Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum: Agentic...

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2025/10/09

Haven't heard of agentic AI? You probably will soon, as it's already beginning to be integrated into professional services software across the board. Coming off of the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Emerging Technology and Generative AI Forum, conference speaker Joe Kendall, the AI Director of Product Management at law firm DLA Piper, breaks down how agentic AI automates workflows, how agentic AI differs from generative AI, and why the term agentic AI is already getting muddied, despite its

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29:02

How will CARF affect crypto businesses?

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Clarity, we explore the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) with expert Paul Chaveriat from CRB Monitor, examining how this pivotal regulatory shift will fundamentally reshape the cryptocurrency landscape through comprehensive reporting requirements designed to combat tax evasion and align digital assets with traditional financial regulations. The discussion delves into CARF's extensive reach across exchanges, DeFi protocols, and even self-custody wallets, analyzing the

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24:42

What is the real-world impact of Suspicious Activity...

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2025/09/30

In the latest episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute’s (TRI) Clarity podcast, we speak to Ruth Kruse, a financial services compliance veteran and BSA officer for Southwest Heritage Bank, for a sharp, no‑nonsense dive into why the quality of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) matters more than the raw volume of filings. From the surge in filings to the ripple effects of digital banking and crypto, Kruse unpacks outcome‑based SARs, smarter triggers, and the kind of investigator judgment that

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40:45

Courting change: Legal ethics in the age of AI

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2025/09/25

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.

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27:15

What do today’s law firms need to do to meet their...

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2025/09/22

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.

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37:42

Courting Change: Justice Today, Justice Tomorrow

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2025/09/10

The latest episode of ourClarity 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.

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33:59

Courting Change: AI’s impact on society and the...

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2025/07/22

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

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27:18

Creating practical AI policies for federal agencies

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2025/07/02

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.

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34:14

How are tax firms harnessing technology to gain...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Clarity podcast, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager of Tax, Accounting, Audit, and Trade at TRI, speaks with Allen Stahl, Director of Strategic Tax & Accounting Technology at Thomson Reuters. Together, they explore the central theme of this year’s recent 2025 State of Tax Professionals Report: leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and drive growth in tax workflows. With firms increasingly prioritizing technology, the pair discuss

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33:24

Courting Change: AI & the future of trial courts

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2025/06/19

In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, Judge Maritza Braswell and Judge Pamela Gates explore how AI currently is being integrated into trial courts and the potential future applications for it. The judges discuss the promising uses of AI for administrative tasks and improving access to justice, while also addressing concerns about overreliance, the risk of AI influencing judicial outcomes, and maintaining public trust in court decisions.

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31:13

How can technology and strategic approaches help...

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2025/06/16

In the latest Clarity podcast, Thomson Reuters' Will Strickland and Jenifer Fernandez are joined by trade expert Ryan Bialas, Director of Global Trade Compliance for Thermo Fisher Scientific, to explore how technology tools and innovative strategies are helping businesses mitigate the impacts of tariffs and how trade professionals can navigate changing tariff policies.

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36:48

How are courts navigating staffing, operations &...

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2025/06/11

In the latest Clarity podcast, Rabihah Butler, Enterprise Content Manager for Risk, Fraud, Government & Courts for Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI), speaks with David Slayton, Executive Officer and Clerk of Court for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and Andrea Miller, Senior Research Associate at the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The group discusses the findings of the latest report from TRI and NCSC, “Staffing, Operations and Technology: A 2025 Survey of State Courts” and the

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31:29

How is AI going to impact the future of courts and...

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2025/06/03

The current state of AI is not the first time that the nation’s court system has had to deal with new technologies; however, the rapid pace of AI evolution, coupled with a caseload that never seems to lighten makes the current era one of definite change in the courts. Ragunath (Raghu) Ramanathan, President of Legal Professionals at Thomson Reuters, speaks with Judge Scott Schlegel of Louisiana’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, about AI’s benefits and risks for the courts, and how the judge sees AI’s

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29:16

How has the economic volatility and uncertainty in...

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2025/05/14

In the latest Clarity podcast, the Thomson Reuters Institute’s Bill Josten and Isaac Brooks speak with Belinda Jones, CFO of Ballard Spahr, about the impact of current economic volatility on law firms’ financial performance, exploring such issues as aggressive firm rate hikes, a sudden surge in client demand due to the global trade war, and the challenges of managing rising expenses.

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27:27

How will generative AI impact the future of...

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2025/04/15

Professional services organizations have rushed to adopt generative AI (GenAI), but now it’s time for the next step — integrating it into their business plans. Today’s podcast follows up on a recent Thomson Reuters Institute report on GenAI in professional services and speaks with Thomson Reuters chief product officer David Wong, who discusses why 2025 may be the year of AI in tax, the barriers holding professional services back from greater adoption, and how to get from the early innings of GenAI

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