
Morrison Foerster remains a market leader in the US for technology transactions, servicing clients in the Ag tech, Fintech, life sciences and healthcare industries in a wide array of matters. Often collaborating with their Europe and Asia teams, the practice is well-equipped to handle generative and interactive AI, digital media, semiconductors and data centers related work. Based in San Francisco, the practice group is co-led by experienced professionals Tessa Schwartz, who specialises in transactions related to machine learning and interactive and digital assets and media; and Aaron Rubin who focuses on the structuring and negotiating of strategic licensing and collaboration deals. William Schwartz has extensive experience in advising on computing matters such as hardware, open-source and proprietary software, while Justin Haan focuses on AI related deals. Based in Palo Alto, Stephanie Sharron advises on the commercial and IP aspects of M&A and asset spin-off transactions. In New York, Anthony Ramirez is another notable member of the team assisting clients with matters related to cloud-based technology and software development.
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Key clients
- Autodesk
- eBay
- Infineon Technologies AG
- Kahoot!
- onsemi
- OpenAI
- Rivian Automotive
- Salesforce
- SoftBank Group
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Uber Technologies
- Unity Software
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Practice head
Aaron Rubin; Tessa Schwartz
Other key lawyers
William Schwartz; Justin Haan; Stephanie Sharron; Anthony Ramirez

