Most legal teams are used to working reactively with transcripts.
You take the deposition. You rely on your notes. You wait for the transcript. And only then do you fully examine what was said.
That workflow has shaped deposition strategy for decades. But it also comes with limitations, especially when timing matters.
Reactive vs proactive
When teams can only review testimony after the fact, they’re forced to make decisions based on memory and intuition. Subtle inconsistencies are easy to miss. Opportunities to follow up in the moment disappear.
When the record stays visible during the proceeding, the dynamic changes.
Associates, co-counsel, and litigation support staff aren’t just note-takers. They’re actively following the transcript, searching for earlier references, and flagging details that deserve a closer look. Attorneys can stay focused on questioning, knowing the record is being monitored in real time.
Better information leads to better decisions
Live transcript access doesn’t interrupt the flow of a deposition, it supports it. Teams don’t have to stop and speculate. They can verify what they’re seeing and decide, with confidence, whether and how to press further.
That’s the shift our film illustrates: moving from reacting after the fact to acting while it still matters.
Active Reporting and the Viewer
Active Reporting includes a live transcript Viewer that allows teams to follow testimony as it happens. It’s a practical change, but one that fundamentally alters how teams approach high-stakes moments.
Watch the full film
The film shows this shift in action, through a realistic deposition scenario.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the record to stay visible during a deposition?
When the record stays visible, legal teams can see the transcript as testimony unfolds, rather than waiting for a transcript after the proceeding ends.
How does live transcript visibility change deposition workflow?
Live transcript visibility shifts teams from reacting after the fact to acting in the moment. Second chairs and support staff can monitor testimony, search key terms, and flag issues in real time.
Is live transcript access disruptive to a deposition?
No. Live transcript access supports the flow of questioning by giving teams information quietly and continuously, without interrupting the proceeding.