- Document review is evolving rapidly—AI and automation are leading the change.
- Smart contracts are pushing the need for blockchain-ready document frameworks.
- NLP (Natural Language Processing) tools are enhancing accuracy and speed.
- Remote collaboration is the new standard—cloud platforms are essential.
- Compliance is stricter: real-time review logs are now a legal expectation.
- AI summarization is being adopted by law firms and researchers alike.
- Zero-trust security models are now embedded in document sharing systems.
- Green documentation—paperless review—is more important than ever.
- Globalization means multilingual review tools are in demand.
- Upskilling in tech is no longer optional for document professionals.
Top 5 Trends in Document Review for 2025
