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Anthropic names new GC as Big Law pushes deeper into AI. Anthropic has appointed Elena Leichty as general counsel, succeeding Jeffrey Bleich, who will transition to international special envoy. Leichty joined Anthropic three years ago after five years as corporate legal counsel at Google and previously worked at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. The leadership change comes as Anthropic expands its government and legal-tech efforts, including hiring former California Supreme Court Justice Tino Cuéllar as chief global affairs officer and former Akiva AI CEO Robert Mahari as legal lead for its flagship software. Market movements. * White & Case LLP Adds Ex-Kirkland Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions Pro, Joseph Sultan In Miami * Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP has tapped a Goodwin Procter partner, William "Willy" Jay, with extensive appellate experience to lead itsU.S. Supreme Court practice * King & Spaldinghas deepened its construction and energy litigation offerings with a Dallas-based counsel from Reed Smith LLP, Eugenie Rogers * Jones Walker LLP announced Monday that it has brought on five attorneys from a shuttering boutique law firm to bolster its office in Lafayette, Louisiana,Thomas G. Smart and Steven C. Lanza, David M. Fink, Mark B. Oliver and Douglas W. Truxillo Firm spotlight - Mayer Brown LLP. Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers and a strong reputation in corporate, finance, appellate, and financial services work. Founded in Chicago in 1879 through an unlikely partnership between Levy Mayer and Adolf Kraus, the firm has grown into an international powerhouse. It is particularly recognized for its Supreme Court and appellate practice, as well as its work with major financial institutions. Beyond its legal expertise, Mayer Brown emphasizes professional development through individualized and group coaching focused on career growth, communication, mentorship, and work-life transitions. Industry insights. * Wells Fargo pointed out that lawyer compensation increased 8.9% in the first half of 2026 but slowed from the 10.5% growth experienced this time last year. * Fast fashion retailer SHEIN has tapped Big Law firms including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates and Latham & Watkins to advise on its IPO. SHEIN Global Holdings is seeking to raise up to HK$13.9 billion ($1.8 billion) in Hong Kong after regulatory scrutiny derailed earlier US and London listing attempts. * Probabilistic AI School (ProbAI) still hallucinates at rates as high as 69% to 88%. As a result, 39% of lawyers cite a lack of trust in AI results as a key barrier to adoption, while only 6% of clients say their vendors currently deliver AI-enabled quality.BigLaw firms saw "rare" demand growth and double-digit revenue gains in the first half of 2026, according to Citi. Demand rose 4.2%, well above the historical 1.5%-2% range, helping drive an 11.7% increase in revenue from the same period in 2025. Newcode Raises Funding to Expand AI Legal Platform in U.S. Newcode.ai, a Norway-based legal tech startup, is expanding in the U.S. after raising a Series A round, bringing its total 2026 funding to $20 million. Its AI-powered legal operating system helps law firms centralize workflows, manage legal intelligence and connect with other AI tools and data sources. The company serves more than 60 law firms and government agencies across Europe and the U.S., with revenue more than tripling over the past year. Newcode.ai plans to use the funding to expand its U.S. presence and invest in customer support, product development and go-to-market operations. Legal Experts Stress Human Judgment in AI Adoption Experts at ILTACON 2026 emphasized that while AI can improve legal work, lawyers must maintain human judgment and oversight. Panelists warned against "vibe lawyering," where attorneys rely too heavily on AI to make legal decisions, and stressed the importance of reviewing AI-generated work for errors. They also highlighted the need for firms to strategically select and train employees on AI tools, measure ROI and experiment safely to understand their limitations.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honors Morgan Lewis partner Stephen Altieri as Go To Life Sciences lawyer. August 25, 2026 Morgan Lewis partner Stephen Altieri was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Go To Lawyers - Life Sciences. The publication's Go To Lawyers program recognizes experienced lawyers with demonstrated success in their fields who bring creative thinking to client challenges and are sought out by other legal professionals for their expertise and accomplishments. Steve focuses his intellectual property practice on patent counseling, procurement, and licensing in the life sciences industry. He represents clients of all sizes, with a particular focus on emerging biotech companies, helping them develop US and international intellectual property rights aligned with their business objectives. He works closely with scientific personnel to identify patenting opportunities and competitive advantages and assists clients in partnering and investment transactions. A Fulbright Fellow, Steve earned his doctorate from Yale University's Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, and then his J.D. from Boston College Law School. He currently serves as co-chair of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council's Entrepreneur University.

Greenberg Traurig adds Miami Labor & Employment Shareholder Anne Martinez. MIAMI - Aug. 25, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. continues to invest in the growth of its Miami office with the addition of Shareholder Anne E. Martinez, strengthening the firm's Labor & Employment capabilities in one of the nation's fastest-growing business markets. Martinez joins Greenberg Traurig from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, where she spent more than two decades representing clients in employment litigation and counseling matters nationwide. Her work focuses on defending employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and termination-related claims in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies nationally. She has litigated more than 300 such cases and has wide-ranging experience managing large national employment litigation portfolios. She also counsels employers on a broad range of workplace issues, including reductions in force, adverse employment actions, discipline and terminations, internal investigations, employment policies, and anti-harassment training. "As Miami continues to attract companies, investment, and talent from around the world, employers are facing increasingly complex workplace challenges and a growing need for sophisticated labor and employment counsel," Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Jaret L. Davis said. "Anne's experience, paired with her understanding of how technology and artificial intelligence can enhance client service, aligns with our commitment to providing forward-looking, business-focused counsel to clients in South Florida and beyond." Over the course of her career, Martinez has served as lead counsel and coordinating counsel in employment matters across the United States. She previously managed a national employment litigation program for a major service provider, overseeing case assignments, teams, client expectations, and litigation strategy across a high volume of cases. Her experience spans multiple industries, including financial services, higher education, health care, and service-provider businesses. "Anne's experience representing employers nationwide in significant disputes, coupled with her ability to advise clients across the full spectrum of workplace issues, will strengthen our already robust Labor & Employment Practice," Greenberg Traurig Chief Executive Officer Brian L. Duffy said. "Her addition reflects our commitment to bringing together talented practitioners in the markets where our clients need us most and reinforces the depth and breadth of our employment capabilities." For Martinez, Greenberg Traurig's global platform and forward-looking approach to innovation were key factors in her decision to join the firm. "What drew me to Greenberg Traurig was its culture of collaboration, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to finding innovative ways to deliver value to clients," Martinez said. "The firm's embrace of technology and flexible approach to client service create a strong platform for helping employers address workplace issues efficiently and effectively." Martinez earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she served as editor-in-chief of the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law, and her B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. She also earned a Certificate of Study in Business and Public Policy from the Wharton School. She is admitted to practice in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. September 29th, 2026 San Francisco, United States September 29th, 2026 New York, United States September 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026 Huntington Beach