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Former Sidley global practice leader and software engineer Jennifer Coplan will join Lindsey Savage from Blackstone and Rob Parr from Wilson Sonsini in expanding Norm's technology transactions capabilities. “Jennifer’s experience is highly complementary to Lindsey's work in enterprise commercial contracts and AI governance, giving clients a team that has decades of experience advising on leading-edge technology transactions on behalf of innovators, licensees, purchasers, in

“Kate brings exactly the combination of technology and transactional experience that clients increasingly need,” said Matthew Mohn, co-chair of Reed Smith’s Global Corporate Group and chair of its U.S. Corporate Group. “She understands how AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues intersect with transactions and broader business strategy. Her arrival adds further depth to our ability to help clients address these issues throughout the lifecycle of their businesses.” Campbell

Padma Elmgart, who most recently served as Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Management Committee at KKR’s Global Atlantic Financial Group, will join Orrick as Chief Technology Officer on September 21 and will be based in New York. Padma will lead Orrick’s global technology organization and strategy, partnering across the firm, including with Chief Innovation Officer Wendy Curtis, to advance digital transformation and harness technology, data and AI to create differe

International law firm Bird & Bird is strengthening its AI offering with the appointment of Michelle Sally as a partner in its London Commercial team. Michelle has focused on AI for almost a decade, advising publicly listed and global technology platforms on AI risks and deployment – including some of the first agentic commerce solutions to be brought to market. Michelle combines a broad legal expertise with a deep knowledge of the technology underpinning AI. As AI queries co

Ong joins Taft as AI Utilization Counsel, through which she acts as a strategic liaison between practice groups, vendors, and cross-functional teams to translate AI strategy into day-to-day workflows. She has extensive experience driving AI adoption, change management, and business transformation within law firms with a proven track record of leading firmwide AI rollouts, spearheading adoption strategies, designing practice-specific governance, and fosterin g high-level techn

Brandy Worden joined Katten as a partner in its intellectual property practice in Los Angeles, the firm announced Tuesday. Worden advises clients on privacy, technology and artificial intelligence matters, bringing regulatory, compliance, litigation and investigatory experience at the intersection of technology, data and innovation. She counsels clients across industries including technology, retail, healthcare, hospitality, media and financial services on privacy, technology