Women Startup Challenge Winners to Receive Pro-bono Legal Services From Paul Hastings

February 16, 2017

New York – Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that they will provide $35,000 in pro bono legal services to the winners of the Women Startup Challenge VR and AI, presented by Women Who Tech, a national nonprofit working to break down barriers to women in the tech industry, and the Craig Newmark Philanthropic Fund.

The grand prize winner was Didimo, which automatically creates 3D virtual characters from a single photo. Didimo will receive a cash grant of $50,000 as well as $15,000 in legal services from Paul Hastings. The competition's runners-up were Spirit AI and Addicaid, both located in New York. Each company will receive $10,000 in legal services.

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms.