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Brian
R.
Socolow
Partner
and
Office Administrative Partner, New York Office
Brian Socolow’s practice includes the representation of clients in a wide range of intellectual property, entertainment, securities and complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts throughout the country. Mr. Socolow also acts as outside general counsel to a variety of businesses.
Mr. Socolow's notable representations have involved clients such as Aon, Burton Snowboards, American Movie Classics Company, Fútbol Club de Barcelona, Fisher Scientific, Shop Vac Corporation, Prudential Securities, Redcats USA, American Family Publishers (part of a Time, Inc. joint venture), Borders, Isle of Capri Casinos and Prince Jefri of Brunei.
Mr. Socolow’s recent experience includes a breach of contract trial for Shop Vac Corporation, which he represented through a highly-successful settlement, recovery of over $1 million in copyright infringement claims on behalf of a publisher prior to litigation, and a securities arbitration that resulted in a directed verdict for his broker-dealer client.
Other recent matters Mr. Socolow has been involved in include the representation of a dredging company in breach of contract and environmental claims, representation of a pharmaceutical company in a contract dispute, representation of a medical products distributor in a fraud and breach of contract arbitration, representation of an entertainment company in a copyright dispute, representation of a resort and hotel company in a trademark dispute, and the defense of a retailer in a price discrimination action. Mr. Socolow also counsels clients in corporate fraud and government investigations, and has represented officers and directors of companies.
Mr. Socolow’s practice encompasses sports law as well. He has represented entities in the sports industry in various contract and intellectual property matters. Mr. Socolow has also given numerous radio interviews on sports law issues.
Publications/Speeches
- Author, Legal Issues Associated with Mobile Marketing to Sports Fans, Association of Corporate Counsel (January 1, 2012)
- Author, I Know Where You Are: Top Ten Considerations When Using Geo-Location Data or Promotions to Reach Customers and Fans, Association of Corporate Counsel (December 1, 2011)
- Speaker, Using New Media to Promote Corporate Image - Understanding the Risks and Rewards (November 2, 2011)
- Author, Privacy Policy Considerations for Sports Marketers, Sports Litigation Alert Vol. 8, Iss. 8 (May 2011)
- Author, Blogs and Social Media Marketing: Complying with the FTC’s New Endorsement Guides, Association of Corporate Counsel (April 2011)
- Speaker, ACI 24th National Advanced Forum on Advertising Law Conference, New York, New York (January 24-25, 2011)
- Speaker, Blogs and Social Media Marketing: Complying with the FTC's New Endorsement Guidelines (January 18, 2011)
- Speaker, Advanced Advertising in the Sports Industry Free CLE Webinar (July 28, 2010)
Media Mentions
Affiliations
- Member, Sports Lawyers Association
- Member, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section, New York State Bar Association
- Trustee, Chappaqua Public Library
Distinctions
- Named "New York Super Lawyer" in Entertainment & Sports by Thomson Reuters (2009-2011 editions)
- Legal Intern, Honorable Lucille Polk Buell, New York State Supreme Court
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University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1990
Yale University, B.A., 1986, magna cum laude
New York, 1991
Florida, 1991
Connecticut, 1990
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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