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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Mar 12, 2026 • 24min
How can international manufacturers keep up with ever-changing global tariffs and remain in compliance?
In our latest Clarity podcast, trade attorneys and technology experts explain how global manufacturers can stay ahead of fast-changing global tariffs, and what the latest Supreme Court ruling on emergency tariffs means for your business. We also break down which AI trading compliance tools actually work and in which situations human judgment is still essential to avoid delays, surprise duties, and costly exposure.
Mar 10, 2026 • 34min
How a new judicial consortium plans to address the impact of AI in courts
In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, we speak to the three founding judges of the Judicial AI Consortium (JAIC) about why they created a judge-led initiative to address how AI is changing the courts and why the JAIC is different from other groups addressing AI's impact. They also discuss the JAIC's early priorities and the practical and ethical challenges ahead, such as judicial leadership, transparency, public trust, and clear guardrails for AI use in chambers.
Mar 4, 2026 • 28min
How to ensure your AI adoption translates into business wins
In our latest Clarity on Tech podcast, the Thomson Reuters Institute's Zach Warren breaks down the recent AI in Professional Services Report with Colin Levy, legal tech author, educator, and general counsel at Malbek. The two discuss how GenAI has been able to receive such quick market adoption, how lawyers should be preparing for job disruption, and how a look into the crystal ball can show what AI means for the future of legal services.
Feb 25, 2026 • 28min
What is the next step following the recent Supreme Court decision on tariffs?
In this episode of Clarity, Thomson Reuters' Bryce Engelland and Karen Lobdell break down the Supreme Court's landmark ruling striking down IEEPA tariffs, exploring what it means for the $175 billion in tariffs already collected and what possible alternative trade tools the Trump administration may deploy next.
Feb 24, 2026 • 30min
How are law schools using AI and how will AI shape the future of legal practice?
In our latest Clarity podcast, Dean Benjamin Barros of Stetson College of Law explores how law schools are integrating AI into classrooms and clinics while addressing critical challenges like academic integrity and the risk that students will over-rely on AI outputs without proper verification. The conversation also examines how AI will transform law firm hiring practices and reshape what junior associate classes look like in the future.
Feb 18, 2026 • 27min
How can governments protect citizen data in the age of AI?
As municipalities race to deploy AI tools like chatbots, generative AI, smart sensors, and digital twins, new privacy and security risks are emerging for sensitive citizen data. In our latest Clarity podcast, legal expert Teneé Frazier of Thomson Reuters Practical Law, gives us a practical, real-world look at where vulnerabilities show up, what strong AI governance looks like, and how public agencies can protect data while still moving their digital transformation forward.
Feb 12, 2026 • 36min
How AI can make courts faster & fairer without compromising justice
On this episode of Clarity on Tech, three legal technology experts explore how AI is transforming court systems by enhancing judicial productivity, accelerating legal research, and improving the quality of written decisions, all while maintaining the integrity of justice through robust safeguards and human oversight.
Feb 10, 2026 • 28min
Should law firms be worried about their 2026 economic outlook?
In our latest Clarity podcast, the Thomson Reuters Institute's Bryce Engelland and Zach Warren discuss the latest economic data from the Law Firm Financial Index, highlighting how the top US law firms may have seen record profits and rates in 2025, but entering 2026, there may be some dark clouds on the horizon.
Feb 4, 2026 • 33min
What does it take for law firms to create and prove client value?
Sushmina Parihar, senior analyst at the Thomson Reuters Institute who researches how law firms measure client value. She discusses why value is the battleground in 2026. She explains stages of trust, mapping relationships, and demand management. She covers intake questions, service design around outcomes, communication’s role, and making impact visible to capture value.
Jan 28, 2026 • 38min
How AI can reshape access to justice
On this episode of Clarity on Tech, we look at how AI is reshaping access to justice in today's court ecosystem. We speak to three experts on the front lines to talk candidly about where AI tools are actually helping individuals, where they introduce new risks and biases, and what responsible use looks like when people's freedom, housing, and livelihoods are on the line.
