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A Quick Guide to Post-Deposition Analysis

sierra.vanallen@steno.com (Sierra Van Allen) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:20:38 GMT

Depositions generate valuable information that often gets buried in lengthy transcripts. This checklist provides specific prompts for use with Transcript Genius to systematically extract actionable insights from deposition testimony.

Checklist: Post-Deposition Analysis

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:12:51 GMT

A deposition transcript is only as useful as what you pull out of it. Work through these steps after every deposition to make sure nothing actionable stays buried.

Checklist: Responsible AI Adoption

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:07:12 GMT

The ABA's December 2025 Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence Year 2 Report made clear that the legal profession has moved past debating whether to use AI. The question now is whether you're using it in a way that holds up professionally, ethically, and legally.

Checklist: Jury Trust and Credibility

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:46:53 GMT

Jurors form impressions early and rarely revise them. The facts, evidence, and witnesses you present only land if you've already earned the jury's trust. Use this checklist to build credibility before it matters most.

Checklist: Contextual AI Analysis

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:25:40 GMT

AI analyzes exactly what you give it and nothing more. How you frame your request determines what the tool finds. Use this checklist to set up every AI analysis session so the output is actually useful to your case.

Checklist: AI Prompt Writing

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:20:56 GMT

The quality of what you get from an AI tool depends almost entirely on what you put in. These habits will help you write prompts that produce output you can actually use.

Checklist: AI-Ready Depositions

scott.downing@steno.com (Scott Downing) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:14:03 GMT

AI works best when you set it up to succeed. Use this checklist before, during, and after your next deposition to get more out of every transcript.

The Competence Paradox: AI Raises the Standard It Threatens To Undermine

joe.stephens@steno.com (Joe Stephens) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:51:31 GMT

AI offers incredible efficiency gains. But it also introduces new problems.

The Art of the Summary: Transform Raw Testimony Into Winning Strategy

sierra.vanallen@steno.com (Sierra Van Allen) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:40:08 GMT

Transcript Genius puts you in control of your deposition data. It's not just about condensing information—it's about extracting exactly what you need, when you need it. You're not just summarizing, you're transforming raw testimony into strategic insights that can help you make your case. Here are seven examples and sample prompts to inspire you.

Start Strong as a Paralegal: Your Strategic 90-Day Action Plan

grace.johnston@steno.com (Grace Johnston) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:17:37 GMT

Starting a paralegal position can be overwhelming. This strategic roadmap will help you transition from new hire to valued team member within your first three months.