About Damien Riehl

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Damien Riehl

Solutions Champion

Solutions Champion at Clio

Damien Riehl is Solutions Champion at Clio and a lawyer-turned-technologist who blends legal expertise with AI and software engineering to make law more accessible, efficient, and just. His background spans federal judicial clerkships, BigLaw litigation, and senior roles at Thomson Reuters and Fastcase — giving him a rare vantage point on how technology can transform legal practice. Today, he works with a dataset of over a billion legal documents across 100+ countries to build AI solutions that connect the substance of law to the people it serves.

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10 Questions to Ask AI Legal Software Vendors Before You Sign a Contract

  • Legal AI

Not all AI legal software is created equal. Use these questions for AI legal software vendors to vet data security, accuracy, and…

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Law Society AI Guidance: What Canadian Lawyers Need to Know by Province

  • Legal AI
  • Compliance & Ethics

Canadian law societies are publishing AI guidance, but it varies by province. Here’s what lawyers across Canada need to know to stay…

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Trust Accounting Rules by Province: A Canadian Law Firm’s Guide to Staying Compliant

  • Law Firm Accounting
  • Billing, Payments & Collections

Trust accounting rules differ by province in Canada. Explore law society requirements, common differences, and what law firms are…

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Navigating Trust Accounting Compliance Across Canada’s Fragmented Landscape

  • Law Firm Accounting
  • Case & Matter Management

Understand trust accounting compliance in Canada. Learn why rules vary by province, the challenges firms face, and how to manage risk…

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How to Name a Law Firm: Expert Tips & Examples for Legal Professionals

  • Law Firm Marketing
  • Starting a Law Firm

Find out how to select a law firm name that best represents your brand, with practical tips and real-world examples to inspire you.

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AI Legal Compliance for Law Firms: What Canadian Lawyers Need to Know in 2026

  • Legal AI
  • Compliance & Ethics

Learn what AI legal compliance means for Canadian law firms, including law society rules, privacy laws, key risks, and how to adopt AI…

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