Don Vieira, a prominent attorney, has rejoined Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP as a partner and head of its tech policy practice in Washington, D.C.
Why it matters: Vieira’s return to Skadden is expected to bolster the firm’s capabilities in navigating the legal complexities surrounding technology and innovation sectors.
The details:
- Vieira advises companies on government investigations, foreign investment, national security, privacy, cybersecurity and data security, artificial intelligence, and export enforcement.
- He has been involved in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters concerning emerging technologies, cross-border transactions, and intellectual property protection.
- Vieira left Skadden in 2019 to take up a role at Sequoia Capital.
- Global competition in AI and semiconductors are among several factors driving demand in tech policy, according to Vieira.
What they’re saying:
- “Global competition in AI and semiconductors are just a few factors increasing the need for robust tech policy guidance,” Vieira noted.
- Skadden’s management expressed their enthusiasm for Vieira’s return, highlighting his significant contributions to tech policy and his potential to drive the firm’s initiatives forward.
The big picture: This move is seen as a strategic enhancement of Skadden’s tech policy team and a testament to the firm’s dedication to staying at the forefront of legal developments in the technology sector.
What’s next: Vieira will leverage his government and client-side experience to advise global tech firms on critical policy issues in his new role as the tech policy head at Skadden.
