Why Human-Centered AI is the Key to Effective Deposition Summarization

 

Embracing innovation while ensuring control, compliance, and relevance in legal workflows

The work of trial lawyers has long been rooted in accuracy, detail, and a precise understanding of the nuance of witness testimony. As the digital age accelerates, technology has undoubtedly begun reshaping the practice of law. From contract drafting to case research, advancements like generative AI are streamlining processes. Yet not all innovations align with the unique requirements of the legal profession—especially when it comes to critical tasks like deposition analysis and summarization.

In this evolving landscape, it’s crucial to distinguish between solutions that prioritize speed alone and those that also uphold the accuracy, relevance, and professional oversight lawyers demand. At esumry.com, we’ve built a solution that pairs generative AI with human expertise, ensuring trial lawyers, paralegals, and expert witnesses are empowered to remain in full control of their work product.


The Accuracy Conundrum

Traditional deposition summaries are time-consuming, requiring significant manual effort to sift through dense transcripts, extract key facts, and tailor the summary to account for nuances of the case and the client’s perspective. 

Some legal tech companies now offer fully automated summarization, claiming their systems provide “100% accuracy.” But are they?

To provide the most value, deposition summaries must be drafted from the perspective of one’s side of a case. One-size-fits-all summaries that are automatically generated for both sides cannot possibly grasp the contextual intricacies or strategic perspective of each side. This forces legal teams to review and adjust AI-generated content extensively—hardly saving time.

Additionally, no matter how advanced the AI is, state bar regulations mandate professional review of AI-generated content to ensure accuracy. (RPC Rule 5.3) Because professional review is required, how much time is truly being saved with fully automated summaries?

At esumry.com, we reject the “AI does it all” promise. Instead, we’ve developed a hybrid solution that combines the efficiency of generative AI with active guidance and expertise of legal professionals during the process of creating a curated summary. Our users report creating accurate, nuanced summaries 3-4 times faster than traditional methods, all while maintaining full control of the final product.


Why Human Oversight Matters

AI-driven tools excel at processing large volumes of data, but they can’t replace the strategic thinking that legal professionals bring to the table. Fully automated deposition summaries may identify themes, but they often fall short in understanding context, case strategy, or the importance of key witness statements.

Our approach puts a human in the loop. With esumry.com, legal professionals can:

  • Curate Content in Real-Time: Annotate, edit, and refine summaries on the spot to align with case objectives.

  • Maintain Accuracy and Relevance: Ensure every summary reflects not only the facts but also the nuances of the case.

  • Save Time Without Sacrificing Control: Complete summaries in a fraction of the time, while remaining actively involved in the process.

This collaboration between AI and human expertise not only ensures compliance but also produces better work product tailored to the specific needs of each case.


Building Legal Tech Solutions with Expertise

Unlike many legal tech companies, esumry.com is led by a successful trial lawyer who understands the unique challenges and requirements of litigation. This subject matter expertise informs everything we do—from how we design our technology to how we support our users.

For instance, we recognize that compliance with professional rules and client confidentiality isn’t optional; it’s foundational. That’s why we’ve built enterprise-grade security protocols into our platform and ensured that every summary adheres to professional standards.

Moreover, we’ve designed our solution to be a tool for legal professionals—not a replacement for their expertise. By partnering with us, legal teams gain the efficiency of AI without sacrificing the strategic insight that defines exceptional legal practice.


The Path Forward: A Human-Centered Approach to Legal Innovation

In the race to adopt legal technology, it’s tempting to chase fully automated solutions that promise to do it all. But for trial lawyers, paralegals, and expert witnesses, the real value lies in tools that enhance—not replace—their expertise.

The future of legal tech isn’t about removing the human element; it’s about strengthening it. At esumry.com, we’re committed to empowering legal professionals with tools that streamline workflows, uphold professional standards, and deliver exceptional results.

The choice is clear: embrace a solution that prioritizes speed at the cost of control, or partner with a provider that combines cutting-edge technology with the human expertise that ensures every deposition summary is accurate, relevant, and strategic.

With esumry, you don’t have to choose between innovation and quality—you get both.

Ready to experience the difference a human-centered approach to deposition summarization can make? You can try it for free for 14 days. 

Visit esumry.com to learn more about how we’re transforming legal workflows without compromising what matters most: your expertise.

 
 

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James Chapman