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How AI Is Changing the Practice of Law for Municipalities

Artificial intelligence is not changing what the law is, but it is transforming how legal work gets done. For municipalities, this shift is not about replacing legal counsel. It is about raising expectations. Faster research and streamlined workflows are changing how quickly issues can be analyzed and resolved, while reinforcing the importance of judgment, strategy, and real time decision making. This article explores what AI means for municipal leaders and how legal counsel

Startup Law in Practice: Lessons from the Trenches

What does a year in startup life really teach you? James Vasselli shares seven hard-earned lessons from the legal trenches—covering grit, systems, mistakes, and the discipline it takes to build something that lasts. Whether you're a founder or a policymaker, these insights apply.

Vasselli Law featured in Chicagoland Journal

The Chicagoland Journal just spotlighted Vasselli Law for doing what we do best—cutting through the noise and cleaning up dysfunction in Illinois municipal government. Here’s why it matters.