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Thrilled to be on a brilliant panel at LawtechUK to chat about... surprise, LegalTech! More specifically, how players are investing in the LegalTech market. If you’re into legal innovation, investing, or just want to know what’s going on, I’d love for you to join on 15 October! Sign up below! (P.S. If you caught my last panel, you may have noticed me struggling to balance on that rather lofty stool. Here’s hoping my core strength has improved this time around...)

Early-stage companies have a lot of risk involved. Combining with them having much smaller legal teams (if any) means that the role of a General Counsel or a legal team becomes much more critical and can make or break a business success. Not all lawyers are suited for this environment - one must already have considerable experience and specific skills necessary to ensure that the company can fully focus on its product or service, instead of any regulatory or other concerns. With that in mind, we are excited to have Volker Weisshaar join us to discuss more in depth, how and what corporate lawyers can achieve in start-up and scale-up environments. The session will be presented as a dialogue that will touch on the very necessary elements that such businesses value most. Join us already next week on Monday and Tuesday in Berlin! The General Counsel Forum Europe will be a full-day conference filled with high-level discussions and networking opportunities. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/de7khwiU #ecla #inhouselegal #inhousecounsel #Generalcounsel #forum #conference #startup #scaleup #innovation #tech

In October, in celebration of Small Business Week, we had the honor of participating in a series of events, including a hands-on workshop led by intellectual property expert Marcelo König Sarkis P.Eng. Sarkis. That was about how to protect your innovations through patents, conduct professional patent searches, and distinguish patents from other intellectual property protections while enjoying pizza and networking with fellow entrepreneurs. Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas christine crandell Parastoo Shafiei Alana Currier

Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO honours #WorldIPDay to celebrate and support inventors, creators and entrepreneurs around the world. Our Technology and Innovation Group provides advice to technology companies, entrepreneurs and startups, business incubators and investors in the technology industry. Our team includes Trisha Dore, head of Trademark Services along with Karin Binder and Tamara Huculak who are Registered Trademark Agents, Sze-Mei Yeung who heads the Technology and Innovation Group and team members Joe Chan, Georg Reuter, Jonathan Woolley and Douglas Cottier. Read the latest articles authored by our IP Lawyers here: https://rb.gy/i6g3oo #intellectualproperty #trademarks #trademarklaw #intellectualpropertylawyers #RBS

🙋♀️ Happy to announce that Louise Lachmann is taking a seat on the board of our fast-moving portfolio company Juristic. Lots of exciting things are happening at Juristic these weeks, and it's safe to say that the Juristic team, and the two founders Christian and Kean, are continuing to impress us 🤩 Year to date highlights include; 🌍 landing paid customers in 5 countries, and now witnessing inbounds from several new countries and regions, including US, Canada and Asia 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇨🇳 📈 more than doubling revenue in the first 4 months of the year - and currently on track to more than double again before the end of the year. Logos include some of the leading law- and consulting firms in the Nordics 👩💼👨💼 👀 Recently admitted to A&O Shearman's tech innovation hub, Fuse / Cohort 8. Only 6 startups out of more than 230 applicants were admitted to the LegalTech stream this year. ... and lots of new product updates are being worked on ⚙️ 🤖 🇬🇧 The Juristic team will be in London for LegalTechTalk later this week, flashing their new cool company merch (including slightly-too-large company t-shirts 👕) - don't hesitate to reach out to Christian or Kean directly, if you want to hear more! #legaltech #saas #startupnews #legal #legalnews

Big changes at full service iManage partner Tiger Eye as it announced today (4 December) that it is expanding its executive management team with two strategic board appointments - Jason Briscoe as COO and Sam Hudson L.ISP as chief growth officer - founder and MD Dave Wilson moves into a new role as chief innovation officer to "steer the future of our client-centric solutions." Sam joined a while ago and has been promoted. See more here. ⬇️ #legaltech https://lnkd.in/gzHuT8n5

Stepping into a partnership role isn't just about holding a title—it's about adopting an ownership mentality that transforms how you think and operate within your firm. Many lawyers are unprepared for the shift from associate to partner, facing hurdles that they didn't anticipate. Moving from thinking about 'me' to 'we' isn’t just good ethics; it’s smart business. This shift is essential for anyone looking to not just hold the title of partner but to embody what it truly means to be one. Don't miss out on the Young Partners Accelerator where you can dive deeper into transforming your role as a partner. Secure Your Spot! ypaccelerator.com September 27-28, 2024 Chicago, IL

📢 UPCOMING EVENT 📢 Join us this Thursday via a LinkedIn Live event hosted by The LegalTech Fund to talk about the legal innovation provided by Lexamica. This event is brought to you by a company whose literal objective is fostering companies that are “disrupting the legal space,” and here at Lexamica, that we are, my friends, that we are. “Disruptive Innovation” is a term-turned-theory that was first popularized by Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen in a 1995 article, and then later more clearly described and defined in his 1997 book. And here we are, a newer tech startup, nearly 30 years later, trying to capture the essence of the concept in every aspect of our business practices. The theory is enduring. Creating the tools to intuitively manage all the intricacies that come with shopping for, accepting,  and litigating cases within referral relationships is the legal-space epitome of the disruptive innovation Christensen so aptly, but loosely, envisioned at the dawn of the internet-meets-business-meets-the-general-public era where he once stood. And you have a chance to get in on the disruption ahead of the curve!!! 👂 Listen in 🦻 https://lnkd.in/g_2mGiye

Another great event in the books! We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the NYC Accelerator Expo recently. It was fantastic connecting with industry leaders, partners, and innovators. Looking forward to building on these connections and making a lasting impact together! If you’re looking for support with Local Law compliance to prevent potential fines, connect with us. STRATCO is here to lead you smoothly through the compliance process! 🌍 #Sustainability #NYCAccelerator #LocalLawCompliance #STRATCO #GreenBuildings #SustainableFuture #NYCRealEstate #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingCompliance #LocalLaw97 #LocalLaw88

14 YEARS ⏳ LinkedIn reminded me that on Saturday it will be 14 years since I started working at HAVEL & PARTNERS. What has changed in that time? Here are some completely random observations. 🏬 The Firm: ✨ Evolution of Identity: Started as Havel & Holásek, we are now known proudly as HAVEL & PARTNERS. ✨ Growth: From just over 100 lawyers when I started, our family has grown to about 350 dedicated professionals. ✨ Leadership Expansion: Equity partners increased from 6 in 2010 to 19 today. ✨ Antitrust Practice: What began with two of us (do you remember, Lenka Štiková Gachová?) has blossomed into a powerhouse of 30, contributing 9% to the firm’s revenue. ✨ Innovations and Expansions: Introduction of new practices, integration of economists and tax specialists, and opening new offices, including the latest in Frankfurt, Germany ✨ Market Leadership: Undisputedly the largest law firm in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and a leader in the CEE region. 🙋♂️ An the personal reflections? ✨ I started at 33, now I'm 47 (scary?) ✨ I was an associate in 2010, I've been an equity partner since 2015 ✨ I still have the same incredible wife Danuše Nerudová (I hope it stays that way!) and one more son (and a dog too!). ✨ I have more wrinkles, but I'm also more confident ✨ I run a lot more, I've started cycling, I exercise regularly, I eat healthier, I sleep longer. So big thanks to my colleagues and clients for these 14 years. It's actually been a fantastic ride. It is a gift 🎁 to be able to do such interesting work. Over the years I have met so many good and inspiring people, some of whom I can now call friends. I've never worked anywhere for so long and I probably won't work anywhere else for much longer. I hope so! I know that HAVEL & PARTNERS has a great future ahead of it. And finally, a personal note. Aging is neither a disaster, nor a virtue. But realizing the finiteness of life is a gift - it gives me the ability to focus on the more important things in life and work, not dwelling on the unimportant and not wasting time with people who don't deserve it. This is something I want to continue to improve in and I wish life would give me the strength and time to do so. So see you in 14 years! 😎 PS: The graphic designer is on vacation, so please excuse the poor quality of the picture. 🤣 #anniversary #lookback #havelpartners