About Descrybe.ai
Free for everyone—with affordable tools to go further.
Descrybe.ai is transforming how people search and understand U.S. case law. Powered by generative AI, our platform simplifies complex legal information, making it easier to access—for legal professionals, students, and the public alike. Our core tools are always free. Anyone can search millions of U.S. judicial opinions in plain English or Spanish and instantly get clear, simplified summaries—no login required. For those who need more, our affordable Legal Research Toolkit unlocks advanced features like deeper case analysis, AI-powered discovery tools, and enhanced legal insights—designed to support more precise and efficient research. Since our launch in summer 2023, we’ve made over 3.6 million court decisions searchable and summarized. Our coverage includes state supreme courts, appellate courts, federal district and appellate courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. bankruptcy courts. Descrybe.ai has been honored with several industry recognitions, including being named a two-time honoree of the American Legal Technology Awards 2024, receiving a Silver Anthem Award 2024, and being recognized as a finalist for both the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards and the Webby Awards in 2024 and 2025. Additionally, our co-founder was named to the ABA Women of Legal Tech 2024 list. At Descrybe.ai, we believe access to the law should be a right—not a privilege. Your feedback helps us keep building tools that matter. Please reach out using the contact info in the footer. Thanks for visiting!
The Numbers
- Hours of processing
- 106.0K
- Words processed
- 6.0B
- Judicial opinions summarized
- 2.9M
- Searches per day
- 2.5K
Who We Are
Meet our founders
On a mission to democratize access to the law.
Descrybe.ai was founded in Greater Boston by Kara Peterson and Richard DiBona, a husband-and-wife team united by a shared passion for technology, access to the law, and the democratization of information. Kara is a marketing and communications leader focused on organizations advancing social justice. A frequent speaker at conferences and on podcasts, she explores how AI can be harnessed to drive meaningful social impact. Rich is a seasoned software engineer with deep expertise in applying emerging technologies to complex problems. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the use of AI for legal research and a passionate advocate for using AI as a force for good. Together, they are strong advocates for diversity and empowerment in tech, with a shared commitment to advancing representation in AI—ensuring that those shaping tomorrow’s tools reflect the full diversity of the world they’re built to serve.
Our Advisors
Dazza Greenwood
Strategic Advisor
Founder of CIVICS.com, Researcher at MIT Media Lab, and Lecturer at MIT Connection Science
Dr. Megan Ma
Strategic Advisor
Associate Director, Stanford Center for Legal Informatics (CodeX)
Rebecca Fordon
Strategic Advisor
Reference Librarian and Adjunct Professor, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Sean Harrington
Strategic Advisor
Director of Technology and Innovation, University of Oklahoma College of Law