● Case Study
For a mid-sized law firm, we developed a custom AI tool that streamlined the litigation research process by securely populating an LLM with all discovery materials, giving the firm an edge in the case.
Background
Aloha Legal collaborated with a mid-sized law firm specializing in litigation, where managing large volumes of discovery materials was a major challenge. The firm handled complex litigation cases that required reviewing thousands of pages of depositions, exhibits, and other documents, consuming valuable time and resources. Junior associates spent long hours manually searching for relevant information, particularly during trial preparation and cross-examinations. The firm needed an AI-driven solution to streamline this process, making it faster and more efficient.
Challenge: The law firm faced the following issues:
Massive Data Review: With extensive discovery materials, it became increasingly difficult to manually sift through deposition transcripts and exhibits to identify key information.
Research Bottlenecks: Junior associates struggled to efficiently locate statements crucial for building arguments or for use in cross-examinations.
Discrediting Testimony: Finding inconsistencies or discrediting statements in witness depositions was a time-intensive task, slowing down trial preparation.
Solution
Aloha Legal designed a Litigation Support AI Tool integrated with a Large Language Model (LLM) specifically tailored for the firm’s litigation needs. The solution provided several key features:
Automated Discovery Material Ingestion: The tool automatically uploaded and indexed all discovery documents, including depositions, exhibits, and case files, into an easily searchable LLM, creating a centralized repository.
Advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP): The LLM was equipped with advanced NLP capabilities, enabling the AI to identify and flag key terms, phrases, and themes related to the case. This allowed the associates to locate both supportive and contradictory statements quickly.
Instant Credibility and Discrediting Analysis: The tool highlighted inconsistencies in witness testimony across depositions, helping associates prepare for cross-examinations with discrediting material at their fingertips.
Contextual Insights: By using AI to analyze the full context of statements, the system provided deeper insights, helping associates link depositions to relevant case law or precedents that could bolster or challenge a witness’s credibility.
Outcome:
The integration of the Litigation Support AI Tool led to impressive improvements in the firm’s litigation practice:
Streamlined Research: Associates were able to reduce time spent on discovery review by 60%, enabling them to focus on case strategy and trial preparation.
Enhanced Trial Preparation: The ability to quickly search through deposition transcripts for both supporting and discrediting statements allowed the team to prepare for cross-examinations more thoroughly and with greater confidence.
Improved Case Outcomes: The firm reported that the AI tool's insights significantly improved their ability to challenge witness testimony, leading to more favorable trial outcomes.
Cost and Time Efficiency: By automating document review and analysis, the firm reduced the hours spent on manual research, offering clients a more cost-effective litigation process while maintaining high-quality service.
This case study demonstrates how Aloha Legal’s custom-built AI tool revolutionized the firm’s approach to litigation research, enabling them to handle complex cases more effectively and efficiently.