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Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in our New York office for an Immoderata Knowledge Series event titled “Climate x Data.” The event will focus on the latest in carbon markets and heat reduction, regenerative agriculture and how smart data overlaps to create climate-optimal outcomes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eiB_4WhU

The Cryptoassets Law Over Borders Comparative Guide, which Jane Colston, co-head of litigation at Brown Rudnick, edited and contributed to with litigation partner Jessica Lee will be available at The Global Legal Post stand at the International Bar Association Annual Conference in Mexico City from Sept. 15-20. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e6SGBjV9

Christopher ("Chris") Jeffers (far right), senior vice president of life sciences at BR BioAdvisory Services, moderated a panel earlier this week at the LSX World Congress USA in Boston. Panelists discussed healthcare trends shaping the biotech industry, the challenges faced so far and the outlook for biotech capital markets.

Blair M. Rinne, who was elevated to the partnership earlier this year, was featured in Law.com’s “How I Made Partner” series. In her profile, Rinne cited camaraderie and mentorship as the biggest factors in starting her legal career at Brown Rudnick as a summer associate in 2012 and then a full-time associate in 2014. “I knew being an associate was going to involve long hours. I wanted to spend that time in a collegial environment with people I enjoy being around and working with,” she said. “Additionally, I wanted to work at a firm where the more senior attorneys would be invested in my success and include me in opportunities to succeed.” Read her profile here: https://lnkd.in/evQsuKBU?

We are delighted to sponsor the Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL)’s annual conference, a three-day event taking place from Sept. 23-25 in Chicago. On Tuesday, partner Lauren Tabaksblat will moderate a panel discussion on best practices and key considerations for productively handling regulatory scrutiny, successfully working with national litigation counsel and navigating life after an investigation concludes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/egqK8FSb

Partner Jared Sorin is quoted by FundFire regarding how the venture capital market may appear healthier than it is due to strong demand for artificial intelligence deals and startups avoiding new capital. According to Sorin, the venture market clearly is still resetting after a steep climbdown last year in many indicators, including deal count, valuations and fundraising. Much of that correction reflects a widespread belief that the market got "frothy" in the peak years of 2021 and 2022. "The era of [high] valuations is winding down," he said. "We're seeing that across all stages but especially in the later stage deals." The shift down from venture's bull market hasn't entailed any "formulaic" lowering of valuations in the market, but rather a "more disciplined" approach to dealmaking by managers. That has meant even good startups have a harder time securing funding, but deals are still taking place, he added. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eiGEb5zg

Lauren Varnado was interviewed by Law360 on why she joined the Brown Rudnick as a partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice in Houston. "The firm's trial and technology practices are second to none," Varnado said. "Walking in on day one, I have a deep bench of impressive and experienced lawyers to support my practice and clients. That support, which is critical to providing excellent client service and to growing an energy litigation practice, was the driving force behind my move." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edF6PTBU?

Partner Wayne Dennison joins Court TV’s "Vinnie Politan Investigates" to discuss the next steps in the Karen Read murder trial. Read is accused of striking her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, with her SUV and leaving him to die during a 2022 snowstorm. The two-month trial ended in July when the jury were deadlocked, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial after five days of deliberations. ? Asked if either side will adjust their strategy for the second trial, Dennison believes the prosecution may take a different approach. ? “At minimum, I suspect we’re going to have witnesses who are better prepared,” Dennison said. “Some of these witnesses came off as if they were not appropriately prepared for the prosecution and certainly not prepared for the degree to which they are going to be crossed.”

In an interview with Texas Lawyer, Lauren Varnado, who joined our firm’s Houston office as an oil and gas litigator on Monday, told the publication that said she could not pass up the opportunity to practice at Brown Rudnick. Varnado said that her clients will benefit from the firm’s deep bench and looks forward to working with Adam Schiffer, a trial partner who joined in June. “I knew if they wanted me, I wanted them,” she said. Click to image to read the full article.

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 19, for an event on the future of artificial intelligence at our New York office. The afternoon will feature thought-provoking discussions on the outlook, trends, challenges and opportunities in AI, followed by a networking reception. ? The panels will explore a variety of topics, including data governance, legal ethics, and privacy. The panels will feature Brown Rudnick partners Ian DiBernardo, Michael R. Graif, Stephen Palley, Sage Revell and Matthew Richardson. Other panelists include Jessica J. Federer, former chief digital officer at Bayer; and Allison Lucas, senior vice president at Gap. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e4fwrU-v