How Filevine Turns Legal Work Into Operating Intelligence

What if your legal stack worked like a true operating system—one place for documents, deadlines, tasks, client messages, and billing—and then used that context to power AI that actually helps? We sit down with Michael Anderson, Chief Product Officer at Filevine (https://www.filevine.com), to explore how “owning” matter operations unlocks real gains in speed, accuracy, and collaboration without sacrificing control.

Michael pulls back the curtain on Filevine’s “operating intelligence” approach: capture the full lifecycle of a matter inside a single pane of glass, then use context engineering to ground AI in the right facts, timelines, and permissions. We dig into the practical wins of “chat with your matter,” where lawyers ask questions in plain language and get reliable answers drawn from the file itself—everything from quick retrievals to strategy brainstorming, all without bouncing between apps. We also dive deep into a game-changing feature for litigators: live deposition intelligence that streams the transcript to an LLM, flags inconsistencies in real time, tracks stated goals, and suggests follow-up questions. Because it sees the entire case file, it can cross-check testimony against exhibits and prior statements, then deliver a certified transcript and artifacts back into the matter record.

Beyond the courtroom, we talk collaboration: client portals, guest access for outside counsel, and matter-centric messaging that reduces email and keeps context intact. The bigger vision is clear. Lawyers want a GPT-like experience across their own work product, not just the open web. The keys are permissioning that respects ethical walls and human-centered design that elevates expert judgment. When the legal OS becomes the intelligence layer, teams can move faster, make better decisions, and spend more time at the top of their license.

If you’re ready to see how context-rich, permissioned AI can transform your practice—from depositions to daily workflows—hit play. And if you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review to help others find us.