Product Updates
Changelog
New features, improvements, and fixes. Everything we ship, documented here.
Major Updatev2.0.0May 14, 2026
Real-Time Flagging, Dashboard Overhaul, Templates Pipeline & Full App Performance
- Security & HIPAA compliance updates — Strengthened security infrastructure and updated HIPAA compliance controls across all plans.
- Real-time flagging engine — CounselPad's core flagging feature now runs in real time. All processes and triggers are visible in a live log as they happen — see exactly what was flagged, when, and why.
- Flagging trigger log — A new real-time log shows every trigger event as it fires, giving you full transparency into the AI's decision-making process during document generation.
- Templates improvements — Pipeline completion from final drafts. All templates have been refined and finalized for production-quality output.
- Dashboard improvements — Redesigned download workflow: click 'Finalize,' the document appears for review, then choose Download PDF, Download DOCX, or Save to Drafts — ensuring human review on every export.
- New Usage & Tracking charts — A new chart section for template usage and weekly tracking, so you can monitor which templates your practice relies on most.
- Raw transcript download — You can now download the raw transcript to keep all documents and statements together in one exportable file.
- Saved Drafts folder — A dedicated Saved Drafts folder for documents you've reviewed but aren't ready to export yet. Access and manage all saved drafts from your dashboard.
- Full app improvements & performance — Across-the-board speed, stability, and UI polish improvements throughout the entire application.
Newv1.8.0April 27, 2026
EHR Integrations, Compliance & Governance — New Controls
- Clio integration — Connect your Clio account to sync documents directly into your matters.
- Zoom EHR integration — Record Zoom sessions and push transcripts directly into CounselPad.
- Advanced audit trails (Firm Plan) — Full document history with exportable compliance-ready logs.
- Advanced redaction (Firm Plan) — Firm-wide enforcement with automatic PII/PHI removal before export.
- Basic audit trail (Solo Professional) — Document-level activity log for solo practitioners.
- Automatic PII detection & flagging (Solo Professional) — Flags personal identifiers in real time before export.
- Compliance guardrails on every document — Applied automatically across all plans, no manual checklist required.
- BAA-backed infrastructure — All plans now operate on Business Associate Agreement-backed HIPAA-compliant infrastructure.
Newv1.7.0April 22, 2026
New App Makeover — Redesigned UI & New Integrations
- Full app UI redesign — Cleaner dashboard, faster navigation, and a more intuitive document workspace.
- Dark mode support — Toggle between light and dark themes from your profile settings.
- Redesigned document editor — Inline editing with real-time error correction highlights directly in the document.
- New onboarding flow — Streamlined 3-step setup: choose Legal or Clinical mode, set language, upload first recording.
- Clio integration (new) — Connect Clio to sync documents into your matters automatically.
- Zoom EHR integration (new) — Record Zoom sessions and push transcripts directly into CounselPad.
- Integration settings panel — Manage all connected integrations from a single settings screen.
- Faster document processing — Infrastructure improvements reduce average processing time by 40%.
Newv1.6.0April 18, 2026
New Controls & Features Inside the App
- Legal or Clinical mode — Clear mode selection at onboarding. No confusion between legal and clinical workflows.
- Language preference — Set your preferred document language at sign-up or change it anytime in profile settings.
- Multi-language document generation — Dictate in your language, receive structured documents in your language. 14 languages supported.
- Record Audio improvements — Better output quality for voice recordings across all devices, including mobile.
- Mobile improvements and fixes — Smoother experience on phones and tablets, with performance and UI bug fixes.
- Document history & management — Browse, search, and re-export all previously generated documents from your dashboard.
- Billing portal — Manage your subscription, update payment method, and download invoices directly from the app.
- Audit trails & redaction controls — New governance panel in settings for Solo Professional and Firm Plan users.
- Team Members management (Firm Plan) — Add, remove, and manage team member roles from the dashboard.
Newv1.5.0April 14, 2026
6 New Templates Added
- Estate Creation — Simple Will, Living Will, Testamentary Trust Will, and Joint Will templates now available on all plans.
- Judicial Opinion Template — Structured format for judges and legal consultants documenting rulings and advisory opinions.
- Deposition Summary Template — Organized by witness, topic, and key statements. Flags inconsistencies automatically.
- Demand Letter Template — Professional demand letter structure with party details, facts, legal basis, and relief requested.
- Client Intake Notes Template — Structured intake form covering matter type, key facts, deadlines, and next steps.
- Immigration Case Notes Template — Tailored for immigration attorneys: visa type, country of origin, hearing dates, and status updates.
- Updated existing templates — All 9 original templates refined for better accuracy and more consistent output.
Compliancev1.4.0April 12, 2026
BAA — Business Associate Agreement Infrastructure
- BAA-backed infrastructure — All CounselPad plans now operate on Business Associate Agreement-backed HIPAA-compliant infrastructure.
- Enterprise BAA — Enterprise customers may request a standalone BAA as part of a custom compliance agreement. Contact [email protected].
- Infrastructure-level HIPAA compliance — AES-256 encryption, strict access controls, audit logging, and a no-AI-training data policy on all plans.
- PHI handling policy — Updated data handling policy explicitly covers Protected Health Information (PHI) for attorneys and clinical professionals.
- No AI training on your data — Reinforced policy: customer data is never used to train shared AI models. Enterprise customers may request private model customization under a separate contract.
- Data retention policy update — Accounts cancelled retain data for 30 days before permanent deletion. Immediate deletion available on request.
Securityv1.3.0April 12, 2026
Security Updates — Encryption, Access Controls & Audit Logging
- AES-256 encryption reinforced — All data at rest and in transit now verified against AES-256 standard across all storage layers.
- Access control audit — Role-based access controls reviewed and tightened. Only the authenticated user can access their documents.
- Session management — Automatic session expiry after inactivity. Re-authentication required after 24 hours.
- Vulnerability assessment — Third-party security review completed. All identified issues resolved.
- Audit logging expanded — Document-level audit logs now capture creation, edits, exports, and deletions with timestamps.
- Incident response plan updated — Breach notification procedures updated to align with HIPAA requirements.
- reCAPTCHA v3 — Upgraded spam and bot protection on all sign-up and contact forms.
- HTTPS enforcement — All traffic forced to HTTPS. HTTP requests automatically redirected.
Pricingv1.2.0April 12, 2026
Annual Pricing — Save 20% with Annual Billing
- Annual billing option — All plans now available with annual billing at a 20% discount.
- Solo Starter annual — $23/month (billed $276/year), saving $72 vs. monthly.
- Solo Professional annual — $63/month (billed $756/year), saving $192 vs. monthly.
- Firm Plan annual — $103/month (billed $1,236/year), saving $312 vs. monthly.
- Billing toggle — Monthly/Annual toggle added to the pricing page. Switch billing period before checkout.
- Annual savings banner — Pricing page now shows exact savings per plan when annual billing is selected.
- Stripe annual price IDs — Annual plans connected to Stripe with dedicated price IDs for each tier.
- Billing portal update — Annual subscribers can view renewal date and manage their annual subscription from the billing portal.
Newv1.1.0April 11, 2026
Customer sign-up, new profile, templates & more
- New Customer Sign-Up Page.
- New Terms of Service.
- New Profile Section with Billing & Payments, Usage & Tracking, and Quick Links.
- New Download DOCX.
- New Custom Document Templates — 9 built-in starting points.
- New Dashboard.
- Site Performance Improvements.
- New Google Payments Integration.
- New reCAPTCHA Protection.
Newv1.0.4April 10, 2026
Changelog, sitemap & site navigation improvements
- Public Changelog — every update documented here.
- Footer Navigation Updated.
- Sitemap Updated.
Featurev1.0.3April 8, 2026
Blog & content library launch
- Published 6 in-depth articles covering productivity, compliance, workflows, and practice-area guides.
- Blog index page with featured post layout and category badges.
- Each article includes structured SEO metadata and CTAs.
Featurev1.0.2April 3, 2026
Admin dashboard & analytics
- Full admin dashboard with key metrics, real-time activity, lead tracking, and revenue targets.
- GA4 Realtime shortcut panel with live analytics link.
- Users panel connected to Firestore for live user data.
- Payments, support tickets, churn analysis, and feature request tracking panels.
- Conversion tracking across all CTAs.
Improvementv1.0.1March 28, 2026
Clinical pricing & expanded audience
- Dedicated clinical pricing page for therapists, counselors, and practitioners.
- SOAP, DAP, and all clinical note formats highlighted.
- Tab switcher on pricing page for legal vs. clinical audiences.
Launchv1.0.0February 24, 2026
CounselPad.ai is live — built for the attorneys who've had enough of late nights
- Real-time voice-to-document conversion with proprietary error correction.
- HIPAA-compliant infrastructure with AES-256 encryption.
- Every legal document format supported.
- Solo Attorney Plan at $79/month and Small Firm Plan at $129/month.
- 7-day free trial — no credit card required.
- Full website live with Home, About, Pricing, Security, FAQ, and Contact pages.
- Lead capture with email notifications.
- Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Tag Manager integration.
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