AI in eDiscovery Isn’t Optional Anymore

The Data Tsunami Has Hit Legal 

Litigation hasn’t changed, but everything around it has. Data is growing faster than legal teams can control it: 

• Every person generates 1.7MB of data per second 
• 90% of the world’s data has been created in the last two years 
• 60%+ of corporate data is now cloud-based

And it’s not just volume, it’s complexity: chat threads, video files, IoT data, Teams recaps, Copilot-generated summaries. Add in hybrid work, cross-border custody, and privacy mandates, and even simple matters become digital minefields. 

Without the right tools, eDiscovery becomes a liability: slower, riskier, more expensive.

The Real Risk: What Firms Lose Without AI 

Without evolving, AI-enabled workflows, law firms face: 

• Sanctions from missed deadlines or data preservation gaps 
• Inaccurate reviews due to volume and human error 
• Uncontrolled spend with ballooning per-GB fees 
• Reduced client trust when reviews stall or misfire 

The result? Teams stuck in the weeds, spending hours sifting through irrelevant docs instead of shaping case strategy.

The IST Solution: AI That Works the Way Legal Thinks 

AI doesn’t just speed up review, it’s reshaping what’s possible. At IST, we integrate artificial intelligence at every stage of the discovery lifecycle to handle more data and understand it better. We help you: 

• Identify the right custodians and scope faster 
• Cut document volume by 50% or more 
• Quickly identify high-risk documents before they slow you down 
• Reduce costs without cutting corners 
• Ensure compliance across jurisdictions 

Our Discover-E platform pairs machine learning, behavioral analytics, sentiment detection, and NLP with human oversight to guarantee a faster, smarter, and more defensible review.

Where IST’s AI Delivers Real Advantage 

AI-Powered Review Tools 

• Technology-Assisted Review (TAR 2.0): Uses supervised learning to prioritize relevance 
• Concept Search & Clustering: Surfaces thematic connections humans miss 
• Named Entity Recognition: Extracts PII, PHI, organizations, and sensitive terms 
• Sentiment Analysis: Detects tone shifts and emotional signals in documents 
• Image Recognition: Flags visual evidence—even if renamed or modified 

GenAI in a Support Role (for Now) 

Generative AI is evolving, but not yet review-ready. We use it responsibly for: 

• Drafting outlines, summaries, and timelines 
• Case research support 
• Forecasting potential litigation costs 

IST stays ahead of this evolution—with safeguards in place. Our models are never unsupervised. We document practices, offer opt-outs, and keep you on firm legal ground.

Why Now: Market Forces You Can’t Ignore 

The market isn’t waiting for firms to catch up: 

• The global eDiscovery market will hit $25.11B by 2029, up from $16.89B today 
• Review, once 64% of eDiscovery costs, will shrink to 52% by 2029—because AI works 
• Collection and processing costs are rising, demanding partners who can optimize upstream 

Cloud-first infrastructure is now the norm. By 2029, 78% of eDiscovery will be hosted off-prem, where AI tools integrate more deeply and securely with plenty of room for adaptability. 

Results Our Clients Have Seen

• “$40K saved and 50% review time cut” 
• “More competitive cost. A lot more gainful.” 
• “Communication and transparency unmatched.” 
• “More accurate results, faster, and it saved us money.”

The Bottom Line: This Is Bigger Than Just Tech

This isn’t about AI for the sake of AI. It’s about giving your legal team more: 

• More time to think strategically 
• More control over cost 
• More confidence in results 
• More wins for clients 

At IST, we pair people who listen with tech that works. It’s not just software. It’s a strategic advantage.