In his role as In-house Counsel at Lex Machina, Aria provides guidance to in-house counsel clients with the relevant information about using legal analytics to uncover strategic insights. Prior to Lex Machina, Aria practiced law as an immigration attorney, representing clients in immigration courts in Utah, Nevada, and California. Prior to that, he worked at two Am Law 100 firms, advising new partners and associates on client development strategies and serving on each firm’s Pro Bono and Diversity & Inclusion Committees. While in law school, Aria assisted the ACLU by drafting memoranda on various bills over two legislative sessions on Utah’s Capitol Hill and testifying in front of the Utah State Senate and Utah House of Representatives on public policy matters. He was awarded the Fabian Law Scholarship for his dedication to pro-bono work.
Pharma companies already rely heavily on data and predictive analytics to assess new drugs. In the same way, analytics can be used to enhance legal advice and improve litigation strategies.