In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes lawyer and technologist Damien Riehl to discuss what lawyers need to consider as artificial intelligence continues to evolve. AI is on track to surpass the intelligence of humans, promising significant impacts worldwide—and certainly within the legal profession. Riehl addressed legal professionals at the 2026 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting about the progression of artificial intelligence and the need for wisdom, morals, and discernment in the deployment of AI tools.
Damien Riehl is a lawyer and technologist with experience in complex litigation, digital forensics, and software development. A coder since 1985 and for the web since 1995, Riehl clerked for the chief judges of state and federal courts, practiced in complex litigation for over a decade, has led teams of cybersecurity and world-spanning digital forensics investigations, and has led teams in legal-software development.
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