E53 - The AI First Firm Valued at Close to $1 Billion, Manifest OS CEO Dan Mishin

Why would top venture capital firms invest $60 million into an immigration law startup at a $750 million valuation? In this episode, Zach speaks with Dan Mishin, founder and CEO of Manifest, about his vision for transforming one of the most complex and underserved areas of legal practice. They discuss why immigration law became the company's first focus, how AI is helping lawyers process cases faster and more accurately, and why Manifest is building far more than a traditional law firm. The conversation explores the challenges facing both lawyers and clients in the immigration system, the opportunity to create AI-native legal infrastructure, and what happens when software, operations, and legal expertise are combined into a single platform.

In this episode:

Why investors valued Manifest at $750 million after its first major funding round

How AI is transforming immigration law through speed, accuracy, and automation

Why Manifest is building legal infrastructure, not just another law firm

The hidden operational problems holding back many legal practices

How AI-native platforms could help lawyers serve more clients at lower cost

Learn More:

https://www.legallydisrupted.com/

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Dan - https://x.com/mishindan1, https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmishin

Zach - https://x.com/ZachAbramowitz?lang=en, www.linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz