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Over the past couple of weeks, you may have noticed a few new names pop up frequently on Legaltech News bylines. That's because, as of the beginning of October, we've had a few new reporters enter the LTN fold!

Our Legaltech News staff had the same composition for roughly two years, but over the summer, there was a bit of change. Reporter Gabrielle Orum Hernández headed back to school in mid-July after two years with LTN, and we continue to wish her the best of luck. Meanwhile, you'll still see editor Ian Lopez's bio around as he is still with ALM, but he's moved over to the company's Litigation Desk—he'll be reporting frequently for The American Lawyer and The Recorder, among other magazines, alongside powering the What's Next newsletter briefing around tech litigation.

With Ian's move, Rhys Dipshan has taken the role of ALM's Technology Desk editor, working with LTN and other ALM magazines on all things technology and law. Many of our readers know Rhys at this point—he's been with LTN since early 2016 reporting on subjects ranging from cybersecurity to cryptocurrencies to all things corporate law. Rhys will still be doing some reporting for LTN, but in addition, he will be working with me on story selection, editing, and other day-to-day duties for the magazine.

Rhys will also be working with two new reporters, who we couldn't be more excited to have on board. They've answered a few questions below so readers can get to know them better.  Of course, go ahead and reach out their way at any time if you want to know more!

 

Victoria Hudgins

Victoria Hudgins, Legaltech News reporter

Name: Victoria Hudgins (pronounced: HUD gins)

Currently Living In: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Last Job: I was formerly a copy editor for ALM, Legaltech News' parent company.

Best way to contact you?  [email protected].

What made you interested in the legal or tech worlds? I'm intrigued by the legal tech world because I think it's an interesting intersection of the laws that govern us all and technology's fast development. The angles and possibilities that legal tech provides is endless, and I look forward to covering those developments.

What type of subjects are you looking to cover? I'm looking forward to finding out and informing readers about the latest regulations, tech and case law that'll benefit their clients/business.

How would you describe yourself to somebody you're meeting or speaking with for the first time? I'm a proud Philadelphia native who appreciates all forms of media—journalism, music, movies, social media and novels.

 

Frank Ready

Frank Ready, Legaltech News reporter

Name: Frank Ready

Currently Living In: Lititz, Pennsylvania

Last Job: Features Reporter, Centre Daily Times

Best way to contact you? [email protected]

What made you interested in the legal and/or tech worlds? Technology is constantly changing, which means that the law is often racing to keep up. We're living at a transformative moment in time. Put another way: I don't think legislators broke a sweat when color TV came out.

What type of subjects are you looking to cover at LTN? I've been really enjoying learning more about privacy and cybersecurity.

How would you describe yourself to somebody you're meeting or speaking with for the first time? I would open by saying that I'm a friendly person who enjoys learning about new things. That or I saw “The Dark Knight” six times in theaters.