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Beyond Innovation: Why Transcript Genius Won LegalTech AI Innovation of the Year

When Steno launched Transcript Genius, we set out to solve a fundamental challenge in litigation: how to transform dense deposition transcripts into strategic insights. Not only has this vision become reality, its impact has now been recognized. I’m excited to share that Transcript Genius has been named "LegalTech AI Innovation of the Year" by LegalTech Breakthrough, selected from thousands of nominations across 12 countries.

This award affirms what we've long known - that the future of litigation requires not just incremental improvements, but a fundamental reimagining of how attorneys interact with testimony. Transcript Genius puts that belief into action, offering attorneys the ability to analyze depositions with the depth of a skilled associate and the speed of artificial intelligence.

Purpose-Built for Legal Excellence

LegalTech Breakthrough’s recognition is particularly meaningful given their position as a leading independent authority on legal technology innovation. Their rigorous evaluation process and global reach make this award a significant validation of our approach to solving real-world challenges in litigation. 

While the legal technology landscape is crowded with broad AI solutions, Transcript Genius’s singular focus on the nuanced demands of transcript analysis puts it in a class of its own. We've built a tool that understands the rhythm of depositions, the importance of context, and the critical need for precision in legal work. Whether identifying contradictions across multiple testimonies or generating custom summaries, each feature serves a specific purpose in the litigator's toolkit.

As LegalTech Breakthrough's Bryan Vaughn noted, Steno is fundamentally changing "the traditional, labor-intensive process of transcript analysis." But this efficiency isn't merely about saving time - it's about deepening the quality of legal analysis and expanding what's possible in case preparation.

Transforming Traditional Workflows

The transformation in legal workflows has been profound. Consider the traditional approach to transcript review - the meticulous highlighting, the careful cross-referencing, the hours spent constructing timelines and summaries. 

Transcript Genius streamlines this process through an intuitive dialogue with your transcripts, instantly surfacing key admissions and connecting crucial details across multiple depositions. Each insight comes with linked citations to the source material, maintaining the rigorous standards of legal practice while dramatically accelerating the pace of analysis.

The response from the legal community has been compelling. Monica Burneikis, a personal injury attorney with 20 years of experience, described the impact: "This is a huge time saver. You can go in and ask a question about a transcript and have it answered in a matter of minutes. It's mind-blowing how the technology is evolving."

And we've matched this technical innovation with an equally robust commitment to security. Every interaction within Transcript Genius is protected by SOC-2 and HIPAA-compliant standards, ensuring that attorneys can focus on case strategy without concerns about data confidentiality. Find out more about our security practices on the Steno Trust Center page.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Legal Technology

Even as we pause to celebrate, this award marks a beginning, not a destination. We continue to refine and expand Transcript Genius's capabilities, guided by the insights of the attorneys who use it daily. 

Our mission remains constant: to transform the business of court reporting, providing legal professionals with tools and services that elevate their practice and advance the pursuit of justice.

This recognition from LegalTech Breakthrough validates not just our technology, but the partnership we've built with our clients. Together, we're creating a more efficient, more insightful future for legal practice. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey.

Schedule a demo today to see the power of Transcript Genius in action.

Dan Malgran is the Vice President of Marketing at Steno, a legal tech startup focused on revolutionizing the legal support industry. With extensive experience in building marketing strategies for tech startups, Dan leads the marketing efforts at Steno to drive growth and brand recognition. When not at work, Dan can be found kayaking or hiking with his 3 dogs around Maryland.

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