At Uprise Partners, we believe investing in education helps inspire the curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills that shape the future. This summer, we were proud to put that belief into action by supporting S.T.E.A.M. education at Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

We’re excited to announce that Uprise Partners' CTO Brian Gagnon has been named a finalist in CRN’s 2026 Best Channel Visionary Awards, recognizing leaders who are shaping the future of the IT channel through innovation and leadership. The recognition highlights Brian’s vision and commitment to bringing sophisticated, AI-driven IT and cybersecurity capabilities to small and mid-sized businesses.

This recognition honors the top 100 IT providers in the U.S. that are helping midsized organizations solve complex business challenges through advanced technology solutions designed specifically for the unique needs of the midmarket.

AI is reshaping the legal industry, and the firms that are seeing the most success are putting smart governance in place to protect clients, manage risk, and measure business value. In this blog, Tyler Dunlea offers a practical framework to help law firm leaders adopt AI securely to better support attorneys and clients.