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As Profits Rise, Law Firms Likely to Make More AI Investments in 2025
The American Lawyer

December 23, 2024

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With Gen AI’s potential to revolutionize the legal industry, law firms are expected to further leverage these innovative tools in 2025 and beyond.

In an interview with The American Lawyer, Stradley Ronon’s Sarah Hirebet, director of knowledge management, and Gino Guarnere, manager of business technology solutions and innovation, emphasized the importance of structured training programs and on prioritizing on IA (information architecture) before AI.

Read Sarah and Gino's AI predictions and priorities for 2025.

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Pacific Asset Management Acquired by Aristotle

Stradley Ronon represented Pacific Life Insurance Company with the sale of its third‐party credit asset management firm, Pacific Asset Management, LLC.

Motion to Dismiss Granted to ExamWorks

Stradley Ronon client ExamWorks, LLC, a leading provider of independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, case management, record retrieval, document management and related services, was granted a motion to dismiss by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County.

HRP Breaks Ground on First Phase of The Bellwether District

Stradley Ronon joined client Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), elected officials, and business and community leaders at the groundbreaking for the first phase of The Bellwether District.

Stradley Ronon Advises Horizon BCBSNJ in Joint Venture with Deerfield Management

Stradley Ronon represented Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, the state’s oldest and largest health insurer, in a joint venture with Deerfield Management Co.

Redevelopment Project in Stone Harbor

Stradley Ronon represented the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) with a redevelopment project in Stone Harbor, New Jersey.

Restructure of Concise Capital Management Master Feeder Hedge Fund

Stradley Ronon represented Concise Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser with $400 million in AUM specializing in short-duration, under-followed, high-yield bonds.

Customers Bank Completes Sale of $500 Million Portfolio

Stradley Ronon represented Customers Bank, the primary subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc.

United Packaging Acquired by Envoy Solutions

Stradley Ronon represented Bristol, PA-based United Packaging, a leading distributor of high-quality packaging, shipping, safety and janitorial supplies in its acquisition by Envoy Solutions.

Stradley Ronon Represents XPYRIA in Merger with Cerity Partners

Stradley Ronon represented XPYRIA Investment Advisors, a Pittsburgh-based independent investment adviser, in a merger with Cerity Partners.

Stradley Ronon Advises Franklin Templeton on Industry-First Spot Bitcoin ETF

Stradley Ronon advised Franklin Templeton on the formation, registration, listing and launch of the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, one of 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to receive listing approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10.

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Trademark Ruling for Nutritional Products Company

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision on behalf of Stradley Ronon client Nutrition Resource Services, Inc. d/b/a JBN – Just Be Natural in a trademark infringement matter.

Stradley Ronon Advises Franklin Templeton on Historic Spot Ether ETF

Stradley Ronon served as counsel to Franklin Templeton on the formation, registration, listing and launch of a new exchange-traded product, Franklin Ethereum ETF.

Stradley Ronon Advises CenterSquare in Investment in Aligned Data Centers

Stradley Ronon represented CenterSquare Investment Management, a global real estate investment manager, in connection with an equity investment in Aligned Data Centers.

Union Square Capital Partners Acquires The Management of PREDEX

Stradley Ronon represented Union Square Capital Partners (USQ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chatham Financial Corp, in its acquisition of the management of PREDEX.

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