Legalist, AI-Based Lit Funder, Hires Its First Lawyer
Curtis Smolar, an all-round business litigator with expertise in copyright and trademark law, joined Legalist as its general counsel late last month.
September 07, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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Litigation finance startup Legalist made a splash in the industry last year when it claimed it could estimate the likelihood of a case succeeding using a cutting-edge algorithm, no lawyers involved. It was quintessential Silicon Valley: just couple of young Harvard dropouts with some business savvy and software know-how.
Now, after launching a fund of $10.25 million—and with an eye on bankrolling about a hundred cases in the next year—it's decided it might want someone with a legal degree on board after all.
Curtis Smolar, an all-round business litigator with expertise in copyright and trademark law, joined Legalist as its general counsel late last month from Palo Alto IP boutique de la Pena & Holiday, becoming the company's first lawyer. In addition to steering Legalist through regulatory requirements, Smolar will also be helping vet potential investments and assess their value.
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