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Crowell & Moring Lawyers Honored by Legal Aid Society of New York

Firm News | 1 min read | 12.21.21

New York – December 21, 2021: The Legal Aid Society of New York recognized counsel Preetha Chakrabarti and associate Suzanne Giammalva among the recipients of the 2021 Pro Bono Publico Awards (Manhattan section) for their exceptional service to The Legal Aid Society and its clients.

The Legal Aid Society is built on the belief that no New Yorker should be denied their right to equal justice. Presented annually, the Pro Bono Publico Awards recognize the outstanding work of volunteer lawyers, law firms, and other professionals from every borough who donate their time and talent to provide legal services to low income New Yorkers. Each year, over 3,000 volunteers from the private bar, corporate legal departments, and law schools from across New York City partner with the staff of The Legal Aid Society on behalf of vulnerable New Yorkers. Of those volunteers, only 300 are nominated by Legal Aid staff for special recognition with a Pro Bono Publico award.

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Firm News | 1 min read | 03.11.25

Crowell & Moring Represents Nuclear Energy Startup Atomic Alchemy in its Acquisition by Oklo

March 11, 2025: Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO), an advanced nuclear technology company, announced on March 5, 2025 that it has closed the $25 million acquisition of Crowell client Atomic Alchemy Inc. (“Atomic Alchemy”), a leading innovator in radioisotope production. Oklo intends to use this strategic acquisition to establish a more reliable domestic supply chain for high-value radioisotopes critical to healthcare, research, and defense sectors and provides synergies to Oklo’s fuel recycling and nuclear energy businesses. Demand for radioisotopes is expected to increase significantly over the next decade, while global supply struggles to keep pace due to aging reactor infrastructure and a fragmented global supply chain, which at present is dominated by countries outside the United States. Atomic Alchemy intends to be a low-cost U.S. radioisotope producer that can provide a secure and domestic supply of radioisotopes to U.S. companies commercializing innovative radioisotope applications. With its proprietary VIPR® technology, Atomic Alchemy is building the first scalable production facility to provide a reliable, sustainable source of high-value radioisotopes. Using a vertically integrated model and fuel recycling, in partnership with Oklo, Atomic Alchemy is transforming isotope production to address global shortages, support critical applications, and strengthen national security. The core deal team included Samuel Holland Edwards, Jon O’Connell, Justin Lurie, and Ryan Flynn....