Deposition preparation is one of the most time-intensive parts of litigation. AI can significantly reduce that time while improving thoroughness.
AI in deposition prep:
Document review: Feed exhibits and records to AI and ask for a chronological summary, identification of key facts, and contradictions worth exploring.
Question outline generation: Describe the witness, their role, and the key facts in dispute. Ask AI to generate a deposition question outline organized by topic.
Impeachment research: AI reviews the witness’s prior statements, testimony, and public statements to identify inconsistencies that can be used for impeachment.
Expert witness analysis: Provide an expert’s report and prior publications. AI identifies positions that may conflict with their current opinion.
Medical record review: For personal injury matters, AI summarizes lengthy medical records and creates a treatment timeline.
Case chronology: AI builds a detailed chronological timeline from multiple documents, identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
Follow-up question generator: After a deposition, AI reviews the transcript and suggests follow-up questions for future depositions or examination at trial.
Realistic expectation: AI handles the mechanical organization; experienced attorney judgment drives strategy.
What is the most time-consuming part of your deposition preparation process?