Stradley Ronon

We’re excited to announce our new brand and website! Explore our refreshed look here: https://www.stradley.com/. Grounded in nearly 100 years of trusted legal service—and built for what’s next—our new brand and updated website reflect who we’ve always been: practical yet sophisticated, forward-thinking, and relentlessly client-focused. From structuring some of today’s most innovative digital assets to leading high-stakes courtroom conflicts and operationalizing innovative acquisition strategies, we’ve always balanced tradition with transformation. Our new look and digital experience are a continuation of that legacy—designed to make our insights more accessible, our people more visible, and our values more clear. We invite you to see how Stradley Ronon continues to bring clarity and creativity to every matter, no matter how contentious or complex. #LawFirm #Rebrand #NewWebsite

Big news: The SEC has just approved in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) — a significant shift from the current cash-only transaction model. Partner Steve Feinour shares insights on this regulatory development in Citywire, weighing in on how this change reflects the SEC’s evolving approach to digital assets. 📖 Read the article: https://bit.ly/46CsbOG

At Stradley Ronon, we believe the future of law is collaborative, client-focused and fueled by innovation. 🚀 That’s why we were proud to co-host our inaugural gen AI hackathon in our Philadelphia office — the capstone event of the Stradley Labs Legal Gen AI Drivers Certification program, developed in partnership with vLex. More than 30 lawyers and business professionals gathered in six teams to each pitch their own AI-powered solutions to real practice challenges. Sarah Hirebet (Andrews), Stradley Ronon’s director of knowledge management, recognized a fundamental challenge in AI adoption. “We wanted to find a way to educate our lawyers and business professionals to embrace these tools both ethically and effectively, but in an engaging, hands-on way so that they feel comfortable enough to use them in their day-to-day practice,” she said. Read the recap for an inside look at the event and the Stradley Labs program: https://bit.ly/45gIPB2

At Stradley Ronon, client service is the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be recognized by The BTI Consulting Group among this year’s Client Service A-Team Law Firms. Thank you to our clients for the trust you place in us and to BTI for this meaningful recognition. https://bit.ly/4oaeeO3

Tokenization and digital assets for funds: What’s next? Hear from Stradley Ronon partner Jesse Kanach during a panel discussion at the upcoming Practising Law Institute (PLI) Investment Management 2025 program. The panel will address trending issues in the digital asset space, including: ✅ The administration’s potential reforms to digital asset regulation. ✅ Recent initiatives from the SEC’s Crypto Task Force. ✅ Custody considerations for digital assets by regulated funds and private entities. ✅ Potential regulatory enhancements. ✅ The evolving landscape of fund share tokenization. Check out the event to learn more: https://bit.ly/4lQw5Iv

Congratulations to Stradley Ronon partner Lisa Jacobs on being elected as president of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC)! With a distinguished legacy of strengthening state law through nonpartisan, well-drafted legislation, the ULC plays a critical role in promoting clarity and consistency across jurisdictions. As a member of ULC for nearly two decades, Lisa’s leadership and legal acumen will help shape the future of uniform state laws on a national scale. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mgd7KP

FinCEN is delaying the compliance date of the final anti-money laundering rule for registered investment advisers and exempt reporting advisers from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028, and reopening the customer identification program proposal. In our latest client alert, partners Jessica Burt and Sara Crovitz, co-chair of the firm’s investment management practice, provide key takeaways for investment advisers: https://bit.ly/3U1e2D0

Well-drafted governing documents can be the difference between a successful partnership and a costly stalemate. Join partner Lisa Jacobs and managing counsel Colin Cassedy at the ACC Greater Philadelphia - Association of Corporate Counsel Contracts & Commercial CLE Program. They will discuss how to structure organizational and operating agreements to help avoid deadlock, ensure the right people are making decisions, and reduce the risk of protracted litigation. The webinar will include practical drafting tips and lessons learned from real-world disputes. Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/44M5m9N

Behind every winning litigation strategy is a team who makes it happen. Stradley Ronon recently secured a dismissal in the first-ever Liquidity Rule enforcement action. In a “How They Won It” feature with Law360, partner Jan Folena, co-chair of the firm’s securities and regulatory enforcement practice and who served as lead counsel for the mutual fund independent trustees, and partner Eric Purple share the story behind the win. Jan and Eric break down their strategic approach, turning points of the case, and key arguments. Congratulations to the Stradley Ronon team — partners Jan Folena, Eric Porter, Samantha Kats, Sara Crovitz, David Grim and Eric Purple — who was also recognized among Law360’s Legal Lions of the Week. Read more about the victory: https://bit.ly/4oi5N3s

With arbitration claims on the rise — particularly those targeting investment advisers — firms must take a proactive approach to contract drafting and compliance. In Regulatory Compliance Watch, Stradley Ronon partner Bentley Stansbury shared practical tips for mitigating risk, from ensuring suitability analysis documentation to understanding how arbitration venue selection can impact outcomes. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mtytVx