How DepoDash’s upgraded legal proceedings platform supports court reporters, agencies, courts, and firms navigating remote, hybrid, and in-person workflows
The legal industry is in the midst of a structural shift. Legal proceedings technology, court reporting software, and transcript workflow platforms are being asked to support higher volume, remote participation, and faster turnaround—without compromising accuracy or professional oversight. Proceedings that once took place almost exclusively in physical courtrooms are now routinely conducted across in-person, remote, and hybrid environments. Demand for transcripts continues to rise, expectations around turnaround and access have accelerated, and courts, firms, and agencies are being asked to do more with fewer resources.
At the same time, one thing has not changed—and cannot change: the need for an accurate, professionally overseen official record. That reality is what guided the latest upgrade to the DepoDash platform.
We’re excited to introduce the most significant evolution of our platform to date. The redesigned DepoDash experience was built to support professionals across the entire legal ecosystem – independent reporters, reporting agencies, enterprise law firms, courts, and government institutions —without sacrificing accuracy, accountability, or the integrity of the record.
Built for the Realities of Modern Legal Work
Modern legal proceedings no longer follow a single format. A deposition may be taken remotely, a hearing conducted in a hybrid setting, and transcript production managed across multiple teams and locations. Yet too many workflows are still built around assumptions that no longer reflect reality.
For years, reporters, agencies, courts, and legal teams have had to rely on a scattered collection of tools — one system to capture proceedings, another to manage files, another to coordinate staff, and yet another for transcript production. These fragmented workflows create unnecessary delays, frustration, and cost. DepoDash is changing that.
The upgraded platform brings together all stages of a legal proceeding — from live capture to transcript production — into a single end-to-end digital environment. With new multi-user management features and expanded workflow tools, DepoDash now provides the infrastructure needed to coordinate proceedings and production tasks across teams, locations, and case types.
Centralized tools bring proceedings and transcript workflows into a single, cloud-based environment—reducing administrative friction and helping teams stay coordinated, regardless of where work is performed.
Scaling Transcript Capacity While Preserving Professional Oversight
As transcript demand grows, the industry faces real capacity constraints. Experienced professionals are being asked to manage higher volumes of work, tighter timelines, and more complex logistics—often across distributed teams.
DepoDash’s platform upgrade focuses on expanding capacity in a way that reinforces and empowers legal professionals – not replace them.
New multi-user management and workflow coordination tools allow organizations to:
- Manage proceedings and transcript production across teams and locations
- Assign roles and permissions with clarity and control
- Coordinate post-production tasks without relying on disconnected systems
- Maintain accountability throughout the lifecycle of the record
Quality is not determined by how a proceeding is captured—it is determined by who is responsible for the final record. The upgraded platform is designed to keep trained reporters and transcription professionals firmly at the center of that responsibility.
Flexible Deployment Through Tiered Legal Technology Services
Not every organization operates at the same scale, and one-size-fits-all technology often creates more friction than value.
As Bob Bakva, President of DepoDash, explains: “Legal proceedings today demand technology that is flexible, reliable, and built to support the trained professionals at the center of this work. Our mission has never been to replace court reporters or transcription experts — it’s to enhance their capabilities.
We consistently hear from users that DepoDash stands out because it is easier to use, more affordable than competing systems, and delivers more accurate ASR results. With this release, we’re doubling down on that advantage and delivering an enterprise-ready solution that empowers professionals rather than automating them out of the process.”
That’s why the upgraded DepoDash platform introduces a new tiered service structure. Independent reporters, growing agencies, law firms, courts, and large government institutions can now deploy DepoDash to align with their size, workflow complexity, and operational requirements.
From solo professionals to multi-department teams, the platform provides a flexible foundation for efficiency:
- Independent Reporters:
Affordable plans with everything needed for live proceedings, transcript production, and client delivery. - Reporting Agencies:
Multi-user admin controls, team management, workflow coordination, and shared production tools. - Courts & Government Institutions:
Scalable deployment across departments, courtrooms, or entire systems with compliance-driven configuration. - Law Firms & Legal Departments:
Secure access to transcripts, media, and private instant summaries and custom queries
As Annette Frattarole, Vice President of Sales, explains: “Our customers have asked for a unified solution that scales with them. This new interface and tiered structure were built specifically to support that growth, giving every user—from a solo reporter to a statewide courthouse system—the same modern, secure, and reliable foundation.”
User feedback has been clear: DepoDash stands out because it is easier to use and more affordable than competing systems. DepoDash simplifies the work. It shortens turnaround times. It strengthens collaboration. And it remains one of the most accurate, accessible and cost-effective platforms in the industry.
End-to-End Legal Proceedings Workflow: From Live Capture to Final Transcript
The new platform builds on DepoDash’s existing real-time capture technology, cloud collaboration, and post-production tools for audio-based transcripts. Together, these capabilities deliver an end-to-end workflow that supports:
- Live proceedings conducted in-person, remotely, or in hybrid formats
- Secure collaboration across reporting and transcription teams
- Streamlined post-production and transcript delivery
By bringing these elements together in a unified system, DepoDash helps reduce handoffs, eliminate redundant steps, and allow professionals to focus on what matters most: producing an accurate and reliable record.
Legal Technology as Continuity, Not Disruption
Innovation has always been part of the court reporting and transcription profession. From early shorthand systems to stenotype machines, CAT software, and realtime feeds, new tools have historically been adopted to enhance accuracy and efficiency—not to diminish professional judgment.
The upgraded DepoDash platform follows that same tradition. It reflects a broader industry shift toward modern workflows that preserve long-standing standards of trust, precision, and neutrality while adapting to how proceedings are conducted today.
“Technology should expand capacity and efficiency while reinforcing professional oversight—not replace it,” said Bob Bakva, President of DepoDash. “This release is about giving trained reporters and transcription professionals the tools they need to maintain accuracy, accountability, and control in a rapidly changing environment.”
Built on Decades of Court Reporting and Legal Technology Experience
DepoDash’s continued innovation is informed by more than 40 years of legal-technology experience through our sister company, ProCAT, a long-time provider of court reporting and transcription solutions.
What’s Next for DepoDash Users
The upgraded DepoDash interface and new service tiers are available to customers now, with additional enhancements planned throughout the year.
If you’re navigating the realities of modern legal proceedings—and looking for a platform designed to scale responsibly while preserving the integrity of the record—we invite you to learn more or schedule a demo.
Explore the upgraded DepoDash platform at DepoDash.com.
