SAN FRANCISCO, November 2, 2026 – Corvane Ryle LLP announced today that three of its lawyers have been named among leading AI lawyers by a prominent legal publication. The list recognizes practitioners with a distinguished record advising on artificial intelligence matters, from model development and licensing to regulation and disputes.
The recognized lawyers are Daniel Achterberg, Global Chair of the firm's Artificial Intelligence Practice, based in San Francisco; Sophie Laurent-Brecht, a counsel in Brussels who focuses on EU regulatory and AI matters; and Priya Raghunathan, a partner in London whose antitrust and competition practice includes digital markets and AI-related investigations.
Daniel Achterberg advises developers, deployers and investors on technology transactions, AI governance and compliance. His recent work includes advising Kestrel Systems, an AI chip designer, on compute and licensing agreements, and counseling Arvelo Health on the deployment of AI in clinical decision support.
Sophie Laurent-Brecht advises clients on the EU AI Act, including obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models and for companies that deploy them. She represents clients in engagement with the European Commission and national regulators.
Priya Raghunathan advises on merger control, market studies and conduct investigations with a focus on technology markets, and regularly counsels clients on the intersection of AI and competition law.
"Our clients ask us difficult questions about AI every day, and these three lawyers bring depth, judgment and a practical approach," said Miriam Okafor-Lindqvist, Chair of Corvane Ryle. "The recognition reflects the quality of the whole team, which spans corporate, regulatory, intellectual property, privacy and litigation."
Corvane Ryle was an early adopter of AI in its own practice and has built a cross-office AI team that works with clients on both opportunity and risk.
About Corvane Ryle LLP: Founded in Chicago in 1958, Corvane Ryle LLP has approximately 2,400 lawyers in 26 offices across 14 countries. Counsel for what comes next.