Polsinelli has welcomed Laila Paszti as a principal in the firm’s San Francisco office, in the Technology Transactions & Data Privacy Practice. Joining from an Am Law 10 firm, she has extensive experience advising on technology, intellectual property and data privacy matters in transactional and advisory capacities. She has represented leading West Coast strategic, private equity and growth investors in tech-related transactions, showcasing her outstanding industry reputation. Paszti has a unique background as a machine learning engineer that positions her to provide valuable guidance to clients on adopting, investing or commercializing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

“Business activities and endeavors are continuing to evolve rapidly with the advancement of AI. Laila’s extensive experience managing AI, transactional and data privacy issues will allow us to meet increasing client demand for guidance in this space,” said Gregory M. Kratofil Jr., Technology Transactions & Data Privacy Chair. “Successfully navigating the constantly changing technology landscape demands innovative solutions to complex challenges, and Laila's proven track record in one of the fastest growing fields of technology is a win for our clients.”

Paszti added: “I was attracted to Polsinelli’s growth trajectory in the U.S. and its dedication to empowering tech-driven clients. I am thrilled to be working alongside this amazing team, to offer cutting-edge legal strategies to mitigate risk while maximizing return for clients adopting, investing and commercializing tech, including nascent ones such as generative AI. In particular, the West Coast tech hub offers tremendous growth potential, and I am excited to strengthen Polsinelli's presence in this dynamic landscape.”

Paszti’s practice focuses on technology and related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, licensing and other commercial transactions. Drawing from her combined background as a software engineer and attorney, she helps clients manage risk and safeguard their commercial interests. She has acted on both sides of multinational mergers and acquisitions, patent purchases and sales and licensing and IP transactions, including in regulated industries such as health care and finance. Paszti also counsels clients on multijurisdictional privacy regimes, cybersecurity and big data platform diligence.

Before earning her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Paszti earned her M.A.Sc., magna cum laude, from the University of Waterloo, and her B.A.Sc., magna cum laude, from the University of Toronto. She frequently speaks on a wide range of technology topics, particularly those surrounding generative AI.

Polsinelli’s Technology Transactions team is comprised of a cross-functional group of lawyers with significant experience in the technology industry, including prior in-house experience and professional backgrounds in engineering and technical consulting. The group works with companies of all sizes and at all stages of development to provide strategic guidance as they create, acquire, use, and commercialize technology. The Technology Transactions practice services a wide range of clients, including businesses with domestic and international operations as well as startups, governments, universities, hospitals, financial services institutions and nonprofit organizations.