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Norm Law Expands Leadership with New Appointment

In a strategic move, Norm Law, the AI-driven law firm that caters to institutional clients, announced the addition of John Budetti as a Partner and Co-Head of Global Private Capital Funds. This decision arises from Budetti’s impressive track record and extensive career in the realm of private capital law, where he has established himself as a leading authority.

With two decades of experience, much of which was devoted to his role as senior investment funds partner at Kirkland & Ellis and other prominent AmLaw 20 firms, Budetti is well-equipped to lead Norm Law's initiatives in this specialized field. He has provided counsel to some of the world’s most sophisticated private capital sponsors, playing a crucial role in primary fund formation, fundraising, General Partner-led transactions, and secondary solutions. His expertise includes navigating complex co-investments, GP stakes, and seeding transactions, and he has overseen transactions exceeding $100 billion in value.

Understanding the intersection of law and technology, Budetti has also been an outspoken advocate on how AI is reformulating the landscape of institutional legal work. He began his legal career in Washington, D.C., focusing on health care policy and even spending time in the White House, which further tests his capability to manage multifaceted legal matters. His educational background includes a B.A. from Trinity College, a Juris Doctor from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, and an M.B.A. from Kellogg School of Management.

Budetti's entry into Norm Law comes shortly after the firm and its tech counterpart, Norm Ai, secured a significant $120 million Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to $1.2 billion. Norm Ai stands as the driving force behind the firm’s innovative model, which harnesses AI technology to enhance legal services while remaining focused on client outcomes rather than traditional hourly billing models. Seen as a full-stack offering for the AI era, Norm Law and Norm Ai work in tandem to improve their services through a continuous feedback loop that benefits both the attorneys and clients alike.

John Nay, the founder and CEO of Norm Ai, expressed the growing trend among elite attorneys who are choosing to join firms that fully embrace this new technological landscape. He remarked, "The best lawyers in the world are making a choice about the next decade of the profession... Budetti is a leading-edge example that elite attorneys are making that choice."

In his own words, Budetti highlights the importance of integrating trust with technology, stating, "The aim is to put tech-forward attorneys in the shoes of our clients to understand and ease their process friction points alongside our top-tier legal services." This reflects a shift in traditional law practice, focusing on understanding client needs through a more technology-oriented approach.

Mike Schmidtberger, Chairman of Norm Law and former Chair of Sidley Austin's Executive Committee, affirmed that Budetti's expertise enhances the firm's mission by attracting top-tier legal talents who are prepared to drive innovation in private funds law. Schmidtberger shared, "We are building this deliberately, and the caliber of lawyers joining the practice areas where we are choosing to compete for high-end work is an exciting substantiation of our strategy."

Both Norm Law and Norm Ai aim to redefine legal standards by leveraging cutting-edge technology and unparalleled legal expertise. Budetti’s leadership is expected to propel this vision further, cementing Norm Law as a frontrunner in the integration of legal services and AI technology, creating a seamless and effective client service experience.

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About Norm Law

Norm Law is recognized as a pioneer in the legal landscape as the first full-service AI-native law firm, focusing on the needs of institutional clients. Its unique approach combines top-tier legal talent with advanced AI technology from Norm Ai, aiming to deliver legal services more rapidly, consistently, and effectively.

About Norm Ai

Norm Ai specializes in integrating law and regulatory frameworks into AI systems, safeguarding how institutions can deploy AI technologies compliant with legal standards, thus supporting the evolving legal and technological environment.