SpotDraft’s AI Impact Report: Contract Management Leads Legal AI Transformation
91% of daily AI users in legal roles report productivity gains, with contract management identified as the primary area for AI innovation.
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Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Announces Winner of Carl Liggio Memorial Paper Competition
Winning research explores how boards can build the expertise needed to navigate 21st-century challenges.
Victory for Public Disclosure! UW Animal Oversight Committee Accepts Defeat in Legal Fight to Hide Members’ Names
The dismissal should mark the end of a years-long saga, which spanned multiple courts and saw PETA notch three separate Ninth Circuit Court victories before this month’s District Court win.
Jack Santaniello Recognized for His Outstanding Legal Service in Franchise Law
Jack focuses his practice on franchise and distribution law, helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks, negotiate strategic agreements, and resolve disputes with practical, business-minded solutions.
Shumaker Partner David Rectenwald Recognized as Q1 2025 Lexology Legal Influencer
Lexology’s Legal Influencer program recognizes the top thought leaders in the legal industry each quarter.
Experienced Litigator Kathryn N. Tanner Joins Shumaker
Inspired by her father, who is also an attorney, Katie knew from an early age that she wanted to advocate for clients with the same passion and effectiveness she saw in him.
Shumaker Advisors Named Among “Top-Performing Lobbying Firms” in Washington, D.C. by Bloomberg Government
With decades of combined experience in congressional offices, trade associations, corporate advocacy, and campaign strategy, the Shumaker Advisors D.C. team continues to build on its reputation for trusted guidance, effective coalition building, and policy advocacy that drives impact.
Shumaker Continues Growth of Its Intellectual Property and Technology Service Line with the Addition of Laura Pasternak
Prior to joining Shumaker, Laura spent over seven years practicing in the IP group of a prominent New York law firm, where she focused on trademark and copyright enforcement in both state and federal courts.
Michigan Supreme Court Finds Mandatory Life Without Parole Sentences for People Under 21 Years Old Unconstitutional
Michigan joins Washington State in banning mandatory LWOP sentences for people under age 21. The Massachusetts Supreme Court has categorically banned LWOP sentences for this age group.
Court Rules UW Animal Oversight Committee Can’t Hide Members’ Names
The court affirmed that the plaintiffs’ arguments were not enough to allow public servants—including those making consequential decisions about the use and treatment of animals—to hide behind a veil of anonymity to avoid accountability.