CHICAGO, November 4, 2024: Morgan Lewis has expanded the firm’s leading technology, outsourcing, and commercial contracts practice with the arrival of partner Marina Aronchik in Chicago. Marina, who joins from Mayer Brown, advises multinational companies on critical technology and sourcing agreements.
“As our clients’ digital and technology needs are expected to increase significantly with the focus on AI-driven digital transformation, they are looking for experienced counsel that understand the intricate issues that arise in complex outsourcing and technology transactions,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “With a sophisticated, industry-first approach, Marina’s deep experience will be of tremendous value to our clients in helping advance their business goals and operations.”
Marina focuses on data, digital services, outsourcing, and software transactions, with particular emphasis on structuring and negotiating agreements with digital services providers, including SaaS, IaaS, and other “as a service” deals. Her experience includes global information technology, business process, and facilities management outsourcing, software development and licensing, enterprise resource planning, robotic automation, and AI deals. She has also advised clients on digital transformations, data sharing agreements, and other bespoke arrangements as part of companies’ ever more complex needs for digital services.
“Marina is a strategic addition to our already well-positioned global team,” said Christina Melendi, global practice leader of the firm’s corporate and business transactions practice. “Marina’s impressive track record spans a number of industries, and combined with her entrepreneurial and collaborative nature, will be a valuable resource to our global platform and to clients.”