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DRC Acquires Immersion Legal LLC - Now One of the Largest Trial Consulting Teams in the U.S.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dubin Research & Consulting (“DRC”) and Trivest Partners (“Trivest”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of Immersion Legal LLC (“Immersion”), a leading trial graphics and trial technology company. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in DRC's growth trajectory, enhancing its capabilities and market reach in the U.S. trial strategy and jury consulting sector. Together, DRC and Immersion offer one of the largest teams in the industry with vast experience across complex matters nationwide.

Josh Dubin, Founder of DRC, expressed his enthusiasm for the acquisition: “We are thrilled to welcome Immersion under the DRC umbrella. This acquisition not only expands our reach but also brings together two organizations with complementary strengths and cultures. We look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to deliver exceptional service and full-scale trial strategy, jury selection, graphics, and technology capabilities to clients working with DRC and Immersion.”

James Haase, Founder of Immersion Legal LLC, also shared his excitement: "Joining forces with DRC is an incredible opportunity for Immersion. Our team is excited to be aligned with DRC as we continue providing high-quality trial graphics and technology services for the top-tier firms we’re fortunate to support."

“James has built an impressive organization with a relentless focus on client service and talent development. We are proud to see the DRC team continue to build a market-leading position in high-stakes, complex litigation advisory with the addition of Immersion to the organization,” said Andres Policastro, Vice President at Trivest Partners.

Following the acquisition, both companies will continue to operate independently as sister companies while benefiting from shared operational resources and common ownership. James Haase will remain as CEO of Immersion.

About DRC

Dubin Research & Consulting (DRC) has distinguished itself as one of the finest trial consulting firms in the nation, specializing in jury selection, demonstrative aids, focus groups, and more. For over twenty years, the most prestigious law firms and well-known litigators have trusted DRC to provide the strategic advantage they need to win. By drawing on our vast experience in social psychology, our innovative information design processes, our proven techniques in the area of jury and judge persuasion, and our acclaimed research methodologies, DRC has developed a highly effective and multi-faceted approach to trial consulting that ensures the de-selection of potentially harmful jurors, maximizes the use of technology to facilitate the efficient management and powerful presentation of trial exhibits, and employs persuasive demonstrative aids. DRC is a portfolio company of Trivest Partners under the non-control fund. Learn more at www.dubinconsulting.com.

About Immersion Legal LLC

Immersion Legal LLC is a renowned trial graphics and trial technology company with a reputation for excellence in the industry. With a team of fifteen professionals, Immersion’s dedication to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions has made it a respected resource for legal professionals across the United States. Learn more at www.immersionlegal.com.

About Trivest Partners

Trivest Partners, headquartered in Miami, with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses. The Firm has multiple dedicated investment approaches, including both majority and minority flexibility for founders. Learn more at www.trivest.com.

Contacts

Gretchen Koehler, Chief Strategy Officer
Gkoehler@dubinconsulting.com | 646.604.7110

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Contacts

Gretchen Koehler, Chief Strategy Officer
Gkoehler@dubinconsulting.com | 646.604.7110

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