In a significant development from ILTACON, e-discovery firm Everlaw announced two major advancements: the open beta release of its AI Deep Dive tool and the attainment of FedRAMP certification for its generative AI capabilities. These announcements underline Everlaw’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of legal document review through advanced technology.
The AI Deep Dive tool, previously known by the codename “Project Query,” is now available in open beta. It enables legal teams to query vast document collections using natural language questions, offering rapid and detailed answers. This tool synthesizes responses from extracted facts within documents, providing citations for verification, as demonstrated by Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar during his presentation at ILTACON. Shankar used a dataset from the Mallinckrodt opioid litigation to showcase the tool’s capability to process queries by identifying relevant documents, extracting pertinent facts, and synthesizing responses supplemented by full citations.
Shankar emphasized the transparency and verification features of Deep Dive, which identifies and narrows down document sets to deliver relevant facts supported by specific documents. However, he was also forthcoming about the system’s limitations, noting that while it aids discovery, it is not designed for comprehensive document or privilege reviews.
Deep Dive employs retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and integrates sophisticated reasoning models, including collaborations with tech giants such as Google and OpenAI. This strategic partnership focuses on utilizing existing AI advancements to implement innovative solutions without redundant development efforts.
Potential applications of the tool include last-minute deposition preparations, early case assessments, and strategic planning for document review, according to Chuck Kellner, Everlaw’s senior strategic discovery advisor. The tool has been effective in private beta tests, uncovering key documents in real-time scenarios and informing litigation strategies.
In parallel, Everlaw has achieved anticipated FedRAMP certification for its AI suite, the Everlaw AI Assistant. This authorization, expected in September, positions Everlaw as the first e-discovery company whose full range of generative AI tools, including Review Assistant, Coding Suggestions, and Writing Assistant, is FedRAMP certified, facilitating federal agencies’ adoption of these technologies.