Law

Davis Polk: Rob Morrison Named As Partner In Finance Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Davis Polk has welcomed distinguished finance attorney Rob Morrison as a partner in its Finance practice. He will be working out of the firm's Northern California office, where he will further enhance its capabilities in this critical area.

Bench IQ: $5.3 Million Raised To Expand AI-Based Judicial Intelligence Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 30, 2025

Bench IQ, a rapidly growing AI-based judicial intelligence platform used by top-tier law firms, announced the closing of a $5.3 million seed funding round. The round was led by Battery Ventures and Inovia Capital, with additional participation from CIBC Innovation Banking, MVP Ventures, Maple VC, and Haystack VC.

Chicago Atlantic: Robert Beasley Named As Partner And Head Of Restructuring

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

Chicago Atlantic has appointed Robert Beasley, former CEO of FLUENT Cannabis, as Partner and Head of Restructuring, overseeing value creation and operations. Beasley, an attorney and entrepreneur, is experienced in leading regulated industries, including cannabis.

HelloPrenup: Interview With Founder & CEO Julia Rodgers About The Prenuptial Agreement Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 27, 2025

HelloPrenup is a legal tech startup that’s transforming how couples approach prenuptial agreements. Think of it as the modern and digital alternative to hiring expensive lawyers for prenups. Pulse 2.0 interviewed HelloPrenup founder and CEO Julia Rodgers to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler: Rob Cohen Named As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler, a prominent boutique specializing in litigation, employment, and white-collar matters, has strengthened its Commercial Litigation practice by welcoming Rob Cohen as a partner. Cohen, previously a founding partner at Taylor & Cohen, brings deep expertise in complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Throughout his career, he has represented clients across a diverse range of industries—including financial services, private equity, manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, and payment processing—handling shareholder disputes, employment cases, contract breaches, fraud, trade secret claims, class actions, and appeals.

Foley Hoag: Former United States Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Foley Hoag has announced that Hampton Dellinger, the former United States Special Counsel, has joined their Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the Litigation Department. Known for a distinguished career in both government service and private practice, Dellinger will advise clients on trial, appellate, investigations, and regulatory matters, leveraging extensive experience at the highest levels of public service.

Latham: Adam Greenfield Rejoins As Partner In IP Litigation Practice

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Latham & Watkins recently welcomed Adam Greenfield back to its Washington, D.C. office, appointing him as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Greenfield, a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer, is recognized for his expertise in patent and trade secret litigation, especially those involving the most advanced sectors of technology.

Holland & Knight: Nathan Sales Joins As Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Ambassador Nathan Sales, a seasoned leader with an extensive career in national security and public policy, has joined Holland & Knight as a partner in both the Public Policy & Regulation Group and the National Security & Defense Industry Group. His impressive trajectory in U.S. government service spans several high-profile roles, particularly during the first Trump Administration.

DLA Piper: Investment Funds Practice Expanded With Addition Of Alec Campbell

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 23, 2025

DLA Piper announced the appointment of Alec Campbell as a Partner in its Investment Funds practice, further strengthening its presence in the financial sector. Campbell will be based in the New York office and brings extensive experience in representing both domestic and international investment fund managers.

Axcel: AGRD Partners Launched For Delivering Legal Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

AGRD Partners is a pioneering legal services consortium comprised of six esteemed business law firms from Sweden. This innovative group, backed by the investment firm Axcel, is poised to transform the legal landscape by emphasizing innovation, cutting-edge technology, and strategic collaboration to deliver unparalleled value to clients. AGRD Partners has ambitious growth plans, aiming to expand both within Sweden and internationally.

LawPro.ai: Seed Funding Raised For Advancing AI Solutions For Injury Claims

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 17, 2025

LawPro.ai, an LA-based legal tech company, has successfully closed its Series Seed funding round, led by Scopus Ventures. This investment will support the company's growth in developing AI solutions for the injury claims industry.