Real-time legal transcription with AI and expert supervision, in Spanish and Portuguese, to modernize court records in the face of increasing cases
NEW YORK, August 6, 2026 —
The collaboration will bring Captura Legal™, part of Verbit’s legal transcription suite, to courts and judicial systems in Latin America. eSteno will lead the regional rollout, implementation, sales, and customer service of Legal Capture for courts, arbitration centers, and judicial organizations in Mexico, South America, and Central America.
As judicial systems in South America modernize records and deal with increased demand, Verbit and eSteno see potential in the growing number of arbitration cases and overburdened courts, where faster and more reliable transcripts can expand access to justice.
eSteno has over two decades of experience in real-time transcription, subtitling, transcription, translation and legal language services throughout Latin America, supporting major arbitration centers, courts, television channels, multinational corporations and government institutions across Latin America.
This collaboration will expand Verbit’s international legal technology footprint and Legal Capture™ solution, combining its AI platform with eSteno’s established regional implementation and technical support capabilities. It also reflects the growing demand for AI-powered legal technology in judicial systems to help courts and arbitration institutions modernize procedures, building on Verbit’s successful deployment in other global markets.
Real-time legal transcription designed for the needs of courts in Latin America
Legal Capture™ combines the AI-powered legal transcription engine, Captivate™, with expert human review to produce accurate and searchable transcripts of court proceedings in real time or based on recordings.
Key benefits of Legal Capture include:
- Faster access to accurate and searchable transcripts that reduce delays and speed up review.
- Compatibility with in-person, remote, and hybrid audiences.
- Integrated editing tools, including transcript editing and paragraph merging.
- Speaker identification, rereading, and evidence identification.
- Court-admissible transcripts with encryption and access controls to protect sensitive judicial content.
“eSteno is the right partner for this launch because of its trusted reputation and deep relationships with courts and legal professionals in South America,” said Nafeesah Pierkhan, Vice President of Legal Services at Verbit. “This collaboration represents another important step in the international expansion of Legal Capture, allowing us to bring our AI-powered legal technology to more courts while working with a partner that understands the unique needs of local court systems. Together, we are helping courts modernize legal proceedings with faster, more accessible, and highly accurate transcripts that will improve efficiency and access to justice.”
Uses of Legal Capture: Arbitration Hearings and Courtroom Delays
- High-demand arbitration centers that need fast and accurate transcripts to move proceedings forward without sacrificing precision.
- Judicial systems that are dealing with increasing numbers of cases, where AI-assisted transcription would help cope with a heavier workload.
- Courts are modernizing case files, giving judges, administrators, and lawyers reliable, searchable, and time-stamped transcripts for hearings, appeals, and filings.
eSteno’s regional reach joins Verbit’s Legal AI
Together, Verbit and eSteno are committed to helping Latin American courts and arbitration centers modernize their procedures through AI-powered transcripts supported by experienced legal professionals.
“Courts and arbitration centers in our region are looking for practical ways to modernize without sacrificing accuracy or trust,” said David Israel, Vice President of Business Development and Operations at eSteno. “By combining Verbit’s Legal Capture platform with eSteno’s regional expertise and legal language professionals, we are offering judicial systems a solution that will give them real-time access to accurate court records in Spanish and Portuguese, while respecting the specific practices of each jurisdiction.”
To learn more about Legal Capture for Latin America or to schedule a demonstration, please visit our website.
About Verbit
Verbit is a leading AI-powered voice platform trusted by over 3,000 businesses and institutions, including courts, stenotype agencies, law firms, and government legal departments worldwide. Verbit’s legal technology suite, which includes Legal Capture™ and Legal Visor, combines the legally trained speech recognition engine, Captivate™, with expert human review to help court systems and legal teams capture, transcribe, and act on legal proceedings quickly, securely, and accurately. Verbit also offers transcription, captioning, audio description, translation, and dubbing solutions.
About eSteno
eSteno provides real-time stenography, transcription, translation, subtitling, and legal language services to courts, arbitration centers, TV channels, government agencies, and multinational organizations throughout Latin America. Through its partnership with Verbit, eSteno offers Legal Capture™, combining AI-powered transcription with expert human oversight to produce accurate court records in real time in Spanish and Portuguese.
