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🏑 Keenan Horne OLY is all set to compete on the world stage at this year's Olympic Games. In addition to his career as a paralegal in the Mayer Brown Paris office, he is the vice-captain of the South African men’s Olympic hockey team, a role he has held for six years. He is also a professional at club level for Paris Jean-Bouin. Speaking to Law.com International, Keenan shares how he balances life in big law and his career on the field, and the support he's received at the firm. We wish Keenan luck as he competes in his first game on July 27, as South Africa takes on the Netherlands! Read the full feature to learn more about Keenan and his goals for the future: https://lnkd.in/gYvCssDE #olympics2024 #olympian

Cyberattacks are risky business. Our study, The Next Organization, underscores the importance of cybersecurity readiness for firms fit for the future, and our partners Raj De and Oliver Yaros explain how AI is crucial to bridging technological gaps. As Oliver explains, “Organizations will need to fight AI with AI. Being behind the curve on technological advances is no longer an option for businesses.” Explore these insights and more: https://lnkd.in/gum-Xpfs #TheNextOrganization #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence 

Mayer Brown is acting as pro bono counsel to the Anti-Defamation League in its Title VI complaint against the School District of Philadelphia. The ADL filed the complaint on behalf of Jewish parents whose children have been subjected to “severe and persistent harassment and discrimination” at the hands of fellow students and teachers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/deS6DbyX #civilrights #probono

Proudly presenting our Pro Bono Litigation Matter of the Year, recognized at our 2024 Mayer Brown Pro Bono Awards program! Last year, as part of our Project Equity Initiative, we joined forces with the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Disability Rights Maryland in a lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office in Harford County, Maryland. The suit alleged that Sheriff’s deputies unlawfully and unnecessarily battered Rodney Coster, who suffers from bipolar disorder. His mother had taken him to the Sheriff’s Office to seek their help to get him treatment because Mr. Coster was in the midst of a mental health crisis. Mr. Coster filed claims under the ADA and for use of excessive force. The court denied the majority of defendants’ motion to dismiss, holding that under the ADA the officers had a duty to reasonably accommodate Mr. Coster, absent an indication that he posed a threat. This holding extends the scope of the ADA’s reasonable accommodation requirement with respect to law enforcement interactions. The case was favorably settled. For our work on this case, led by partner Alex Lakatos, Mayer Brown was honored by the Washington Lawyers Committee with its Outstanding Achievement Award. You can learn more about the case, and our recognition, here: https://lnkd.in/gPaC23ds #probono #MayerBrownProjectEquity

Our partner John Sullivan was recently sworn in as a member of the board of directors of the United States Institute of Peace. Ambassador Sullivan was nominated for a seat by President Joe Biden last year, which was confirmed by the US Senate earlier this year. Ambassador Sullivan’s public service career spans four decades in prominent diplomatic and legal positions serving under five US presidents. He most recently served as US ambassador to Russia from December 2019 to October 2022. During his tenure, he led the US Embassy through the most challenging period in US-Russia relations in generations. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKdWHu2y #diplomacy #nationalsecurity #peacekeeping

Our next Project of the Year, recognized at this year's Mayer Brown Pro Bono Awards program highlights our firm's partnership with the UK-based Green Tech Legal Collaborative, a pioneering program that provides pro bono legal support for greentech startups from Imperial College London’s Enterprise Lab and Undaunted, which runs a climate innovation accelerator program. Last year, Mayer Brown joined the founding GTLC members to support 18 startups with their various legal and compliance needs. Our work with GTLC is led by London IP partner Oliver Yaros and has involved lawyers from across corporate, real estate, tax, environment and employment & benefits. Through this partnership, Mayer Brown has successfully helped Blue Nose Technologies, The Tyre Collective and Vuala, and has also supported Resting Reef. The GTLC program has now grown to support 25 startups in a wide range of legal areas, such as incorporation, intellectual property, distribution agreements, corporate filings, NDAs, employment and commercial agreements, environmental planning requirements and many more. The legal support we have provided has allowed these startups to move forward with their efforts to build a more sustainable future. Learn more about Mayer Brown's pro bono work here: https://lnkd.in/d2sVAyze #probono #greentech #sustainability

It's time for a new episode of our quarterly AI Legislative Update podcast with Arsen Kourinian and Howard Waltzman. In this episode, we're joined by Colorado State Senator Robert Rodriguez, who discusses his work on Colorado’s new groundbreaking AI Law concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence systems. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gTyVUiS3 #artificialintelligence #consumerprotections

💡 Our recent study, The Next Organization, sheds light on the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial services. While leaders in financial and investment firms recognize AI’s importance, many financial institutions are struggling to keep pace with rapid developments. However, mergers and acquisitions can be an effective strategy for organizations looking to expand their AI platforms. Speaking to Law360, Joe Castelluccio and Lauren B. Pryor, emphasized the significance of AI investments and strategies across investment banking, fintech, and consumer lending You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gDs9uazy #TheNextOrganization #artificalintelligence #financialservices

We recently heard from Mayer Brown alumna Casarine Chong, a strong advocate for the importance of relationship building. Reflecting on her trajectory in the pharmaceutical industry, Cassie—who is now senior vice president, deputy general counsel, transactions at Bristol Myers Squibb—draws on the relationships she has developed throughout her working life and explains why they have proven invaluable at various moments in her career. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bPaYRK #MayerBrownAlumni