Thought Leadership

Manatt Represents Misfits Market in $225M Series C-1 Funding Round

Thomas Michael and Jonathan Simmons represented Misfits Market in its closing of a $225 million Series C-1 funding round led by technology-focused investment powerhouse SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from leading Palo Alto-based venture capital firm Accel.

10 Things College Athletes Should Consider When Building a Business Based on Their Own Personal Brand

Kalon Gutierrez highlights the top ten things collegiate athletes should consider when building a business based on their own personal brand—which includes their name, image and likeness (NIL).

It’s Time to Redefine the Influencer. Here’s Why and How we Make it Happen.

In his latest Entrepreneur column, Manatt Digital and Technology Managing Director Kalon Gutierrez discussed redefining the term “influencer” to better recognize those making an impact through social media.

Social Media, Entrepreneurs

4 Work Models That Will Define the Post-Pandemic World

Kalon Gutierrez authored an article for Entrepreneur discussing four new landscapes of engagement companies (especially those in the technology sector) should consider when evaluating various work models as they prepare for the post-pandemic world.

Organizational Effectiveness

Manatt Represents Rocket Lawyer in $223M Financing

Manatt represented Rocket Lawyer, the digital legal services provider, in its major growth capital financing of $223 million led by Vista Credit Partners, a strategic credit investor and financing partner focused on the enterprise software, data and technology markets.

Manatt’s New Arrivals and ‘Hybridized’ Legal and Consulting Model Featured in Reuters

Donna Wilson spoke with Reuters Legal about Manatt’s hybrid legal and consulting model and how it’s positioned to be a firm of the future by bringing “legal services, advocacy and business strategy” together in one place for its clients.

Manatt Welcomes Digital and Technology Duo to Further Support Emerging Company and Venture Investing

Thomas Michael and Rustin Brown bring deep venture capital and emerging company experience, strengthening Manatt@s legal and consulting platform for entrepreneurs, business leaders and VCs on digital transformation strategiesManatt, Phelps @ Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today that venture capital and emerging companies partners Thomas W...

Rock Around the Block: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Transaction and Regulatory Updates for 2021

It’s already been an epic year for blockchain, and it’s only March.

The California Privacy Rights Act Has Passed: What’s in It?

On November 3, 2020, Californians will vote on Proposition 24, a ballot measure that would create the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Manatt Represents Misfits Market in $225M Series C-1 Funding Round

10 Things College Athletes Should Consider When Building a Business Based on Their Own Personal Brand

It’s Time to Redefine the Influencer. Here’s Why and How we Make it Happen.

4 Work Models That Will Define the Post-Pandemic World

Manatt Represents Rocket Lawyer in $223M Financing

Manatt’s New Arrivals and ‘Hybridized’ Legal and Consulting Model Featured in Reuters

Manatt Welcomes Digital and Technology Duo to Further Support Emerging Company and Venture Investing

Rock Around the Block: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Transaction and Regulatory Updates for 2021

Top Ten Questions Every Company Should Ask Themselves to Plan for Growth

The California Privacy Rights Act Has Passed: What’s in It?