Vedder Price has made a notable addition to its intellectual property practice group with the hiring of Michael Kurzer as a shareholder. Kurzer will be based in the firm’s New York office, according to a recent announcement from the firm.
Kurzer’s practice encompasses a broad range of areas within intellectual property, including strategic counsel on information technology and data privacy and security matters. His expertise extends to managing licensing and due diligence processes, particularly in contexts such as technology-focused mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments. This expertise will enable Vedder Price to strengthen its offerings in these dynamically evolving sectors.
Before joining Vedder Price, Kurzer was a part of Vinson & Elkins, where he honed his skills in these specialized areas. His move to Vedder Price underscores a broader trend in legal industry lateral movement, as firms increasingly seek to enhance their technological and intellectual property capabilities amid growing corporate needs in these arenas.