Joe Gratz and Justin Haan Named Top Artificial Intelligence Lawyers by Daily Journal

The Daily Journal has named Joe Gratz and Justin Haan on its inaugural list of Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lawyers for 2024. The recognition honors leading California lawyers who specialize in working with emerging AI technologies.

Justin Haan, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Technology Transactions Group, counsels leading technology industry pioneers to help them navigate their most critical IP and technology needs. His practice focuses on transactions and counseling involving IP and technology, including licensing arrangements, technology transfers, and joint development activities. He also advises on the development, procurement, and commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, including AI. Justin’s experience includes assisting OpenAI, Arm, Autodesk, Meta, Salesforce, SoftBank, Unity, and others with the IP aspects of complex projects involving cutting-edge technologies and fast-evolving areas of law. Justin is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader on AI and has spoken at SXSW on the subject of multimodal AI.

Clients turn to Joe Gratz, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s global IP Litigation Group and cross-disciplinary Intellectual Property Group, to handle trailblazing litigation where copyright and trademark law meet new technologies. An experienced litigator, Joe draws on his strong technical background to distill complex issues into simple, accurate concepts for judges, juries, and clients. He currently represents OpenAI and Stability AI in all of their U.S. copyright litigation. Joe’s cases have set key precedents in Internet law, from the Google Books case that laid the groundwork for today’s generative AI innovations to key cases establishing the boundaries of intermediary liability. In addition to representing their interests in the courtroom, Joe helps his clients navigate their thorniest product counseling puzzles to reduce the risk of litigation.

View the full list of Top AI Lawyers for 2024 on the Daily Journal’s website.