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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP recently served as counsel to Brazilian artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Segura in its $8 million seed investment round. Segura, which owns an A.I. platform in the insurance sector, aims to use A.I. to enhance the working relationship between insurers and their broker networks across Latin America. The round was co-led by venture capital firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), one of the world’s leading VC firms with over $90 billion under management, and Kaszek, one of the top firms focused on Latin America, with additional participation from Big Bets and several angel investors. The announcement coincides with Segura’s emergence from two years in stealth mode. Founded in 2024, Segura aims to bring AI-driven solutions to brokers, who bridge the gap between insurers and end customers, and already claims more than 3,000 insurance brokerage firms on its platform. Nelson Mullins has represented Segura since its inception, and partner Leandro Molina led Segura’s representation throughout the fundraising process, with assistance from senior associate Rebecca Lester and other team members. Central to Segura's offering is its A.I. assistant, Helena, which interprets policy data, client information, and interaction history to understand the context of each broker’s portfolio. Helena supports brokers by explaining clauses, guiding them through carrier processes like quoting, renewals, and billing, and connecting them directly to vetted sources. This conversational A.I. use by Segura has led the company to be the only company in the insurance industry selected for the WhatsApp A.I. Startups Hub, a Meta program supporting startups building A.I.-powered products on top of the messaging platform. Molina has over 20 years of experience working as a corporate finance attorney. He represents start-ups, emerging companies and investors in corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and financing rounds in all tech sectors. He also advises foreign clients accessing the U.S. market, as well as to U.S. companies and funds investing in Latin America. He is dual-qualified in the USA and Brazil (New York and São Paulo) and is a Foreign Legal Consultant in Florida. Lester advises multinational corporations, emerging growth companies, and venture capital investors in a variety of transactions, including private equity, financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Her practice focuses primarily on cross-border transactions, especially with LatAm entities and investors. Nelson Mullins’ attorneys and the firm’s venture capital practice have been consistently ranked in prominent legal rankings and publications, including Chambers USA, Legal 500, Legal 500 Latin America, and Pitchbook. Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.

NEW YORK, April 17, 2026 — Arnold & Porter announced today that Eric Snyder has joined the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice as a partner, resident in New York. Marcus Asner, co-chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice, said: “Eric is an exceptionally talented trial lawyer with a strong record of client successes. He has a business-focused perspective that complements our platform well. Eric’s diverse experience makes him a natural fit with our cross-practice and multi-jurisdictional regulatory teams, particularly at a time of increasing enforcement activity and client demand in areas such as trade and tariffs, healthcare, and international finance.” Eric is a veteran trial lawyer, representing companies and individuals in a wide range of complex white collar and civil litigation matters, including cases and investigations involving healthcare fraud, tariffs and tax fraud, campaign finance violations, money laundering, Bank Secrecy Act matters, wire, securities and commodities fraud, antitrust, economic espionage, and racketeering claims. Over the course of his career, Eric has served as lead counsel in more than thirty jury trials and argued multiple appeals before the Second Circuit. Before entering private practice, Eric spent 16 years as a federal prosecutor and trial lawyer, including eight years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). He has also been a trial attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. In joining the firm, Eric said: “In today’s enforcement environment, clients need a team that understands the full regulatory and business landscape. Arnold & Porter’s premier white collar practice and exceptionally deep regulatory bench offers strategic, integrated counsel, and I’m delighted to be joining the firm.” Eric holds both a B.S. and a J.D. from New York University. Eric joins a number of Arnold & Porter colleagues who are SDNY alumni, including Marcus Asner, Eun Young Choi, William Hoffman, Michael Kim Krouse, Nancy Milburn, Michael Rogoff, Craig Stewart, and Baruch Weiss. About Arnold & Porter Arnold & Porter combines sophisticated regulatory, litigation, and transactional capabilities to resolve clients’ most complex issues. With over 1,000 lawyers practicing in 16 offices worldwide, we offer an integrated approach that spans more than 40 practice areas. Through multidisciplinary collaboration and focused industry experience, we provide innovative and effective solutions to mitigate risks, address challenges, and achieve successful outcomes.

Jonathon G. Soler, currently Co-Managing Partner of Weil, to become the Firm’s sole Managing Partner NEW YORK, MARCH 17, 2026: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP today announced its leadership succession plan, continuing a strategic transition as Executive Partner Barry M. Wolf prepares to retire as partner at the end of 2027, after having led the Firm for the past 16 years.  Succeeding Barry as Executive Partner will be Ramona Y. Nee, who currently serves as Co-Managing Partner of Weil, Co-Head of the Firm’s U.S. Private Equity practice and Co-Managing Partner of the Boston office. As Executive Partner, Ramona will serve as the most senior executive of the partnership – with primary responsibility for setting the Firm’s strategic direction, strengthening key client relationships and directing the Firm’s financial performance and core management functions. Barry will continue to Chair the Management Committee until he retires at the end of 2027, at which time Ramona will become Chair of the Management Committee. During 2027, in addition to Chairing the Management Committee, Barry will be working full time devoting substantial attention to ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Jonathon G. Soler, currently Co-Managing Partner of Weil, will become the Firm’s sole Managing Partner with primary responsibility for Firm operations. In this capacity, he will work closely with the Firm’s Executive Director on the oversight of key administrative functions and other strategic priorities.  Jonathon will continue to serve his robust Private Funds client base. Ramona and Jonathon will assume their new roles on January 1, 2027. A year of overlap with Barry will allow for a smooth and well‑coordinated leadership transition – including providing Ramona sufficient time to transition most of her client work. The Global Leadership & Strategy Committee was formed to assess Firm strategy and growth opportunities, and to assist with the succession planning process and has accomplished its intended goals.  The Management Committee has benefitted from its strategic insights and instituted purposeful change at its direction.  Given the evolving needs of the Firm, a new Committee, the Global Strategy Committee, will focus on Firm strategy and growth, including key clients, business development and other market opportunities and assessing potential lateral partners, and will be chaired by Michael Aiello. The other members of the GSC are Barry (until he retires), Ramona, Barry Dunne and Beth Kasden. Barry will retire from the partnership at the end of 2027 when he reaches the mandatory retirement age, and will assume the role of Senior Counsel beginning January 1, 2028.  In this newly-created position, Barry will continue to work on a part-time basis on various Firm matters.  Given the increasing complexities of the legal marketplace, his expertise and vast institutional knowledge will be helpful in lateral partner recruitment, business development and other matters that inure to the long-term health and benefit of the Firm. “Ramona is uniquely suited to guide Weil into its next chapter,” said Barry. “She exemplifies the leadership, the skills and the values essential to our continued growth, and will ensure that the Firm maintains its standing as a preeminent provider of legal services. I applaud her for her dedication and commitment to the future of our great Firm.” “Barry is an inspiring role model whose principled leadership over two decades has helped shape who we are as a Firm and prepared us well for the future,” said Ramona. “I look forward to working with him, the Management Committee, and all of my fellow partners during the transition period as we continue to serve our clients, support our people and continue attracting the best talent in the legal profession.” About Weil Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, Weil has been a pioneer in the marketplace and a first-mover in the establishment of many significant practice areas. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.

Arnold & Porter announced today that Natalie Sinzig has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property & Technology practice as counsel in San Francisco.  Natalie is an accomplished IP litigator with significant experience leading high-stakes patent, trade secret, and copyright disputes across a broad range of technologies. Her practice spans complex matters involving AI and machine learning, medical devices, solar panels, wireless networks, radio frequency identification systems, semiconductors, batteries, and digital mobile radios. With over a decade of experience, Natalie has handled matters in both state and federal courts as well as before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. She has successfully guided clients through all phases of litigation—from pre-suit investigations and discovery through trial strategy and post-trial proceedings—delivering favorable outcomes in high-value matters. She also publishes thought leadership on IP and cybersecurity matters impacting technology companies. Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Natalie was a partner in the IP Litigation group at a top-ranked Am Law 100 firm, where she managed critical aspects of motion practice, witness preparation, expert strategy, and trial execution in complex technology disputes by translating highly technical subject matter into compelling courtroom narratives. Natalie earned her J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, where she received a Law & Technology Certificate. She also holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of California, Berkeley.