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Rosellen D. Marohn

Senior Associate

Rosellen “Ros” Marohn is a senior associate in Hodgson Russ’ Corporate & Business Practice. She counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and technology matters, including legal considerations surrounding the adoption and use of emerging technologies.

Ros represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions across multiple industries. She regularly works on complex transactions, including public company and strategic deals, guiding clients through structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing. Across her practice, she is relied on for her ability to distill complex transactional and technology issues into clear, practical guidance that supports efficient decision-making.

A significant part of Ros’ practice involves drafting and negotiating technology, software, and licensing agreements. She advises both developers and users of technology and frequently represents private companies in negotiations with major technology providers. Her approach is grounded in practical business considerations, with close attention to balancing risk, operational needs, and long-term flexibility as technologies and relationships evolve.

Ros is a go-to resource for clients navigating the legal and practical challenges of AI adoption in their businesses. She advises on the implementation and use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on protecting intellectual property and supporting responsible use. She works closely with clients to structure and negotiate agreements that address ownership, data use, and risk allocation in AI-driven relationships, often as part of broader commercial arrangements. Her work also includes developing internal policies that help organizations adopt AI tools in a controlled and thoughtful way.

Her experience includes service in the United States Peace Corps as a Small Business Development volunteer in El Salvador, which continues to influence her approach to problem-solving and client service. Ros is fluent in Spanish and also has extensive experience in procurement and contract administration.

Education

University of Rochester, B.A.

University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., cum laude

Admissions

  • New York

Recognitions

  • Listed, Upstate New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024-2026
  • University at Buffalo’s Award for Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creativity, 2019, U.S.-Mexico Border Clinic
  • Managing Editor, Buffalo Law Review

News & Insights

Civic

Board Member, 716 Squash

Multimedia & Podcasts

  • Artificial Intelligence at Work: How Policies Can Save Your IP

    Applications for artificial intelligence at work seem boundless. AI could even write this episode summary (it didn’t, but maybe it should have). However, using AI carries risks to intellectual property protection, confidentiality, and bias. Look no further than the chip manufacturer that shared confidential information with ChatGPT to find a fix. On this episode, Nathaniel Lucek and Elizabeth Morris spoke with Hodgson Russ LLP attorney Rosellen Marohn about these risks and policies that companies can use to avoid problems. It’s probably no surprise that a single AI policy can’t be used for all parts of a business. Companies need to determine how AI will be used across the company and then develop specific policies with employee training about acceptable use.

    Here are links to various articles or topics mentioned in the podcast:

    What is AI?

    Samsung

    Barbie

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