Stephen Walther
Practical AI for Texas Lawyers
I write and speak about how law firms can use AI safely and practically, with a focus on legal drafting, professional responsibility, and Texas Opinion 705.

Articles
Recent thinking
Practical notes on legal AI, drafting workflows, professional responsibility, and Texas Opinion 705.
Confidentiality
Can Texas Lawyers Upload Client Files to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT makes it dangerously easy for lawyers to expose client information. Texas Opinion 705 does not ban AI, but it does require law firms to understand the risks before anyone uploads a client file.
2026-06-02
Policy
Your Lawyers Are Already Using AI. Does Your Firm Have a Policy?
A practical starter policy for Texas law firms trying to govern generative AI.
2026-05-27