News & Press Releases

Mintz has elevated John Koss to serve as the firm's first Chief Innovation & AI Officer, reinforcing Mintz's commitment to responsible AI adoption, practical innovation, and the future of technology-enabled legal services. In this newly created role, he will continue to lead Mintz's E-Data Consulting Group and Knowledge Management and Innovation team while overseeing the firm's innovation strategy, AI investments, and technology initiatives.

Mintz advised the placement agents in connection with the $39 Million private placement that is expected to close in connection with the completion of the merger transaction between Scancell Holdings plc and Neuphoria Therapeutics Inc. The private placement is part of up to $89 million of financing expected to be raised by Scancell in connection with the merger transaction through a combination of equity and debt.

Mintz was shortlisted in seven categories for the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards, including firmwide recognitions for Financial & Corporate Firm of the Year and Patent Strategy Firm of the Year. Several Mintz attorneys were also shortlisted for individual honors across corporate, patent strategy, litigation, and licensing categories.

SAN FRANCISCO — Mintz welcomes Michael Torosian as a Corporate partner in its Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice. Based in the firm’s San Francisco office, Michael expands Mintz's capabilities serving founders, companies, and investors throughout the innovation economy.

Mintz has been recognized by Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) with its 2026 Economic Justice Champion Award, which honors leaders working to close the racial wealth gap and foster entrepreneurship in under-resourced communities.

Mintz represented ElevATE Semiconductor, Inc. (“Elevate”), a Presidio Investors portfolio company, in connection with the sale of ElevATE to Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD). The all-cash transaction is valued at $250 million.