LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 20, 2021--
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that venture capital and emerging companies partners Thomas W. Michael and Rustin M. Brown have joined its Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. offices, respectively. The two experienced attorneys augment the firmâs Digital and Technology Group, which provides legal services and strategic business consulting to an expanding roster of venture capital and private equity firms, startup companies, and large corporate players engaging in the ever-evolving world where technology meets industry.
âOver the past year, the pandemic has accelerated digital transformation for companies of all sizes across virtually every industry,â said Donna L. Wilson, Manattâs CEO and Managing Partner. âOur Digital and Technology Group, led by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Lisa Suennen, is rapidly growing as we expand our specialized legal, regulatory and consulting offerings to meet the varied needs of our clients. Thomas and Rustinâs arrival underscores our commitment to advising entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies and VCs across all stages of their digital initiatives and growth.â