Norm Law, an AI-native full-service law firm, has expanded its presence by opening a new office in Washington, D.C., and appointing two new partners to lead its Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence with seasoned legal expertise to serve institutional and high-growth clients.
The newly appointed partners, Sam Lipson and Justin Rattigan, bring a wealth of experience to Norm Law. Both previously practiced together at Cooley LLP and have held significant positions in the legal and venture capital sectors. Lipson served as a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, while Rattigan was the General Counsel of Bain Capital Ventures & Bain Capital Crypto. Together, they co-teach a seminar on emerging companies and venture capital as adjunct professors at Georgetown University Law Center. Their combined expertise spans the full lifecycle of venture-backed companies and the funds that support them. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norm-law-launches-emerging-companies-and-venture-capital-practice-with-senior-additions-from-pillsbury-and-bain-capital-ventures-302782794.html?utm_source=openai))
In their new roles as Co-Heads of Norm Law’s ECVC practice, Lipson and Rattigan will advise venture capital and growth equity firms, founders, and high-growth technology companies on financings, governance, strategic transactions, and fund-related matters. Their appointment reflects Norm Law’s broader strategy of pairing elite legal talent with AI systems purpose-built for high-velocity legal workflows. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norm-law-launches-emerging-companies-and-venture-capital-practice-with-senior-additions-from-pillsbury-and-bain-capital-ventures-302782794.html?utm_source=openai))
The expansion into Washington, D.C., aligns with Norm Law’s mission to transform the delivery of legal services by fully integrating lawyers and AI from the ground up. The firm’s model is structured around client outcomes, leveraging AI agents to complete first-pass work with consistency and scale, while attorneys supervise, refine, advise, and negotiate. ([normlaw.com](https://www.normlaw.com/?utm_source=openai))
This development follows a series of strategic moves by Norm Law to bolster its leadership and service offerings. Earlier this year, the firm appointed former Sidley Austin chairman Mike Schmidtberger as Chairman and Partner, signaling a new model for AI-driven institutional legal services. Additionally, Norm Law has expanded its transactional bench by adding partners in tax and real estate, further enhancing its capabilities to serve institutional investors, sponsors, and financial institutions. ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/norm-law-appoints-former-sidley-austin-chairman-mike-schmidtberger-as-chairman-and-partner-signaling-a-new-model-for-ai-driven-institutional-legal-services-302667630.html?utm_source=openai))
Norm Law’s innovative approach and strategic expansions position it at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into legal practice, offering clients a unique blend of technological efficiency and expert legal judgment.