Judge Samuel Thumma on Generative AI, Closing the Justice Gap, and Keeping Humans in the Loop

Judge Samuel Thumma on Generative AI, Closing the Justice Gap, and Keeping Humans in the Loop by Justin Smith Reading Time — 16 minutes March 10, 2026 Facebook LinkedIn The legal profession stands at a profound inflection point. The arrival of generative AI has moved beyond theoretical curiosity, challenging long-held standards of attorney competence and the very mechanics of ediscovery. As a member of the Arizona Supreme Court’s AI Steering Committee and a leader within the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence , Judge Samuel Thumma is at the center of this transition.