Between the Briefs by Steno

A U.S Magistrate Judge’s Guide to Win the Legal AI Game: Insights from Judge Allison Goddard

Written by Joe Stephens | Nov 20, 2025 5:00:00 AM

Moving from receptionist to federal magistrate judge is the kind of journey we see on the silver screen. For Allison Goddard, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California, that’s just life. And, for us on Between the Briefs by Steno, it's proof that embracing serendipity, maintaining genuine human connection and leveraging emerging technologies can fundamentally reshape legal practice and judicial efficiency.

 

From candid insights on building credibility with litigants to the critical importance of maintaining human-centered legal practice as technology transforms the profession, this episode uncovers it all.