Everlaw Review
Category: eDiscovery
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: Berkeley, CA
Everlaw is a cloud-native eDiscovery platform that combines speed, security, and ease of use to help legal teams collaborate seamlessly on complex litigation matters. Built for the cloud from day one.
Overview
Everlaw transforms the way legal professionals approach eDiscovery with its modern, intuitive platform. Unlike legacy systems, Everlaw was built specifically for the cloud, offering unparalleled speed, security, and collaborative features that help legal teams work more efficiently on document review, analysis, and case preparation.
Key Features
- Predictive Coding: Advanced machine learning for accurate document classification
- StoryBuilder: Visual timeline and narrative building tool for case development
- Deposition & Trial Prep: Integrated tools for witness preparation
- Native Redaction: Built-in redaction with automatic detection of PII
- Clustering: AI-powered document grouping and concept searching
- Real-time Collaboration: Simultaneous multi-user review and annotation
- Transcript Analysis: Automated deposition and transcript review
- Production Suite: Comprehensive production and Bates stamping tools
Use Cases
- Complex commercial litigation with millions of documents
- Government investigations and regulatory compliance
- Internal investigations and HR matters
- Class action lawsuits requiring efficient document review
- Multi-party litigation with collaboration needs
Pros
- Lightning-fast processing and search speeds
- Intuitive interface requires minimal training
- Excellent predictive coding accuracy
- Strong security with SOC 2 Type II certification
- No software installation required
- Transparent, predictable pricing model
Cons
- Pricing can be high for smaller matters
- Limited offline capabilities
- Some advanced features have learning curve
- Integration options more limited than competitors
Advanced Capabilities
- Early Case Assessment: Quick data insights before full review
- Foreign Language Support: Review documents in 100+ languages
- Audio/Video Review: Native support for multimedia files
- Mobile Access: Review documents on tablets and smartphones
- API Access: Integrate with case management systems
Security & Compliance
Everlaw maintains the highest security standards for sensitive legal data:
- SOC 2 Type II certified
- HIPAA compliant
- FedRAMP authorized
- 256-bit AES encryption
- Multi-factor authentication
- Comprehensive audit trails