‘The national law firm's technology and innovations team gives clients access to lawyers with broad experience in tech-related issues, including those associated with transactions, litigation, IP, communications, regulations/compliance, deal-making and more,’ said co-Leader Janine Anthony Bowen, a veteran technology attorney as well as an engineer and technologist.

Partner level experience

‘The core of the practice is made up of lawyers with partner-level experience from some of the largest law firms in the United States and globally, who transitioned to LeClairRyan because of its nimbleness and reputation for innovation,’ said Miss Bowen, a shareholder in LeClairRyan's Atlanta office. 

Change - at a dizzing pace

She added: ‘The rate of change is accelerating at a dizzying pace. The landscape businesses face today was scarcely imaginable even 10 years ago. It includes not just mobile phones, but also mobile payments, banking, media, retail, transportation, education and healthcare, to name a few. Our technology & innovations team gives clients access to trusted advisors who live and breathe tech and thrive on the prospect of what comes next.’

Emerging technologies

‘Among the client matters handled by the team are those related to emerging technologies and innovations such as drones, wearables, autonomous vehicles, digital currencies/Blockchain technologies and the Internet of Things,’ said co-Leader John Hutchins, a veteran tech lawyer and shareholder in LeClairRyan's Atlanta office. Broadly speaking, other types of client matters handled by the team include technology transactions, technology and Internet litigation, privacy and data security, mobile, e-Commerce, big data, fintech/payments, healthcare IT and emerging companies.

Serve clients

The team's focus is not merely on pursuing the largest clients in tech, noted Mr Hutchins. ‘Our aim is serving the needs of clients at all levels of the market, helping the C-suite manage their companies' tech law challenges,’ he said.