Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth earned high marks in the Chambers and Partners Global 2025 Rankings, notably featuring the firm’s Labor and Employment practice in Band 1 for the US. Seyfarth’s Employment practice was also ranked in Band 3 for Global: Multi-jurisdictional. The Immigration practice was ranked in Band 2 for the US and Band 3 Global: Multi-jurisdictional. The E-Discovery & Information Governance practice was also cited nationally. Individually, five Seyfarth lawyers were chosen as leaders in their fields by Chambers Global 2025. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/K2Lc50VhGKf

Furthering our firm’s ongoing leadership in #legalinnovation, Seyfarth is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking alliance with CodeX, the renowned center for legal informatics at Stanford University. Together, we will combine leading technology and resources to accelerate the research, development, and implementation of industry-leading tools to help resolve the most complex legal and business issues impacting our clients. Managing Chair Lorie Almon said: “Our partnership with CodeX will augment our ability to integrate cutting edge technology—including AI—into strategic, impactful solutions at an even more rapid pace, as we remain at the forefront of legal innovation.” Seyfarth’s long history on remaining at the forefront of legal innovation has had many industry firsts such as SeyfarthLean, a practice of law that fuels an industry-wide reassessment of practices to measure client value, and Seyfarth Labs, a law firm innovation incubator where lawyers, technologists, and data experts collaborate to test and deploy cutting-edge solutions in AI, process automation, and data analytics to enhance legal operations. Associate Director at CodeX and Stanford’s Law, Science, and Technology Program, Dr. Megan Ma noted: “Seyfarth Labs stands out as a key collaborator in developing and integrating solutions that effectively address the challenges faced by its clients. We are eager to work together to enhance the role of technology in the legal industry and explore innovative, impactful solutions that produce real results.” #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/b8sG50Vhmoq

Join us on Tuesday, March 18, for the first session of our Commercial Litigation Outlook webinar series. This session will feature Ameena Majid of our Impact & Sustainability group, Jesse Coleman of the firm’s Health Care group, and Sam Rowley from Antitrust & Competition. They will share key insights on emerging legal trends and regulatory shifts under the new administration. Topics include: - Data Privacy & Health Care Regulations – How new state and federal laws are reshaping compliance requirements. - Antitrust Enforcement Shifts – What leadership changes at the DOJ and FTC mean for Big Tech and large corporations. - Robinson-Patman Act Revival – The FTC’s renewed focus on discriminatory pricing and its impact on retailers. - ESG Legal Risks – The rise of "greenwashing" lawsuits and strategies to strengthen ESG initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our legal experts and gain the insights you need to navigate 2025’s regulatory changes. Register now: https://ow.ly/serT50VgTUr

Seyfarth’s highly decorated Labor & Employment practice earned another high honor as The American Lawyer’s 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards named Seyfarth as #Litigation Department of the Year in Labor & Employment. The firm will be formally recognized at a gala on May 1, 2025 in #Atlanta and featured in a special section on Law.com, further highlighting Seyfarth’s Atlanta and Charlotte-based attorneys and their important accomplishments. #TeamSeyfarth https://ow.ly/KKl750VgIUx

Business courts are crucial for driving economic growth by ensuring swift and cost-effective resolution of business disputes. Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the evolving landscape of business and commercial courts, co-hosted by Seyfarth and Association of Corporate Counsel, featuring thought leaders: Hon. Andrea Masley, Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, New York State Supreme Court Brian P. Campbell, Member, ACC’s Global Board of Directors; Treasurer and Chair, Finance and Audit Committee Joanna Wade, Associate General Counsel & Managing Director, Global Banking and Global Markets Litigation, Bank of America Tracee E. Davis, Partner, Seyfarth Thursday, March 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Register here: https://ow.ly/I6JK50VgFIA

Tune in to this week's Pioneers and Pathfinders #podcast as host Stephen Poor welcomes Barbara Rogers, Vice President of Legal Operations, Strategy & Transformation at Honeywell. They discuss how she's cultivating a creative and #innovative team, the common thread that ties together her diverse career, and how to navigate the fear and opportunities surrounding #generativeAI. https://ow.ly/muYG50VgsSB

Despite the buzz surrounding #AI, its adoption in the real estate industry has been slow to gain significant traction. However, as the technology evolves, #CRE executives are accelerating AI adoption in the year ahead. Read more about CRE executives’ plans to leverage in AI in 2025: https://ow.ly/44g150VfP5S

The new administration means new leadership for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). However, those looking for wholesale change in antitrust enforcement policy are likely to be disappointed with a bipartisan consensus emerging that the antitrust laws should be used to rein in the power of Big Tech and other large players. Seyfarth’s Brandon Bigelow ?? & Sam Rowley preview what’s ahead for antitrust litigation in Seyfarth’s’ 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook, our annual analysis of commercial litigation trends: https://ow.ly/q5xg50VeYhV #LitigationTrends #CommercialLitigation #TeamSeyfarth

The use of #GenAI in discovery and litigation processes is expected to grow significantly in 2025, supplementing established machine learning methods like active learning. However, as GenAI tools become integrated into discovery workflows, litigants are expected to face increased scrutiny regarding the defensibility and transparency of their use. Jay Carle, Matthew Christoff, and Daniel Riley examine the GenAI Tightrope and the delicate balance of eDiscovery Innovation, Compliance, and Risks in Seyfarth’s 2025 Commercial Litigation Outlook: https://ow.ly/OV0s50VcNU4 #LitigationTrends #CommercialLitigation #TeamSeyfarth #AI

The outlook for continued rate reductions in 2025 remains uncertain due to lingering inflation concerns and potential policy shifts under the new administration, including tariffs and tax cuts that could affect the national debt. Despite this, the vast majority of CRE executives believe rate cuts are likely, offering some relief to the market. Read more about what rate reductions are expected in 2025 in our 10th Annual Real Estate Sentiment Survey: https://ow.ly/Ogh050VcIuq