Samir Suresh Patel

Samir Patel is a sports and technology attorney in Holland & Knight's Miami office and serves as the head of the firm's Document Automation Program.

Mr. Patel has built a niche practice assisting cutting-edge startups to Fortune 500 companies with structuring, negotiating and closing complex commercial arrangements involving innovative products and/or strategic intellectual property (IP) rights. His clients operate in various industries, including professional sports leagues, teams and athletes, gambling operators, sweepstakes operators, financial institutions, software developers, financial technology (FinTech), private equity and video gaming.

With a technical background in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, Mr. Patel advises clients looking to leverage the nascent technologies in today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Mr. Patel routinely advises on matters pertaining to federal and state laws and regulations, data privacy and rights, geographical and spatial location, federal and state securities and commodities laws and regulations, money transmissions, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and newly drafted federal and state laws pertaining to the creation and use of AI.

Leveraging his distinct legal and technical knowledge, Mr. Patel advises online sports gambling and internet gaming (iGaming) operators on how to develop new technologies while maintaining compliance under the federal, state and Tribal laws. He has drafted a number of articles on the future of internet-based gambling, having been published and cited in Bloomberg Law, Law360, ESPN and SportsHandle.

Additionally, Mr. Patel has a particular focus on streamlining the legal document drafting process. His role as head of the firm's Document Automation Program involves the integration of advanced technologies, such as generative AI, machine learning (ML) and data analytic sciences to streamline and optimize the legal document drafting process. Mr. Patel's skills in these areas enable the firm to deliver precise, efficient and high-quality legal documentation, enhancing the accuracy and consistency of legal services. This technological proficiency also supports the firm's ability to offer clients fixed-fee arrangements, providing significant cost savings compared to traditional billing methods.

In addition to his work in document automation, Mr. Patel plays a crucial role in developing bespoke legal technology solutions for the firm's most critical clients and matters. He collaborates with internal teams of attorneys, software developers and data scientists, as well as external stakeholders, to leverage data-driven insights that improve the delivery of legal services. This approach is particularly valuable in industries where operational efficiency and regulatory compliance are of utmost importance. Through his dedication to innovation and client service, Mr. Patel helps to ensure that the firm provides state-of-the-art legal solutions that align with and support the business objectives of its clients, with the ultimate goal of contributing to their success in a competitive market.

Mr. Patel is also an adjunct professor at his alma mater, Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches a course on New Technologies and the Law