Leading Technology, Media and Communications Group to Join Proskauer Rose

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proskauer Rose LLP, an international law firm with more than 750 lawyers worldwide, announced that Jeffrey D. Neuburger, Robert E. Freeman and Kristen J. Mathews will join the firm as partners in New York.

Mr. Neuburger, Mr. Freeman and Ms. Mathews join Proskauer from Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP, where Mr. Neuburger was chair of the Technology, Media and Communications Department, Mr. Freeman was head of the Sports Practice, and Ms. Mathews was head of the Privacy and Data Security Practice Group. They will also be accompanied by two associates. All will be part of Proskauer’s Technology Practice Group and its newly-formed Technology, Media & Communications Practice Group, which will be headed by Mr. Neuburger.

“Jeff, Rob and Kristen’s practices will be a powerful strategic addition to our already formidable IP, media and technology transactional capabilities,” said Allen I. Fagin, chairman of Proskauer. “It’s fair to say that this expansion, which builds on our already substantial capabilities in sports, media and entertainment, privacy and data protection, and digital rights, assures that we are a true destination practice when it comes to our clients’ technology needs.”

“Proskauer offers our clients depth and excellence in our core practices and so many related areas,” said Mr. Neuburger. “We are very excited about joining the team.”

Mr. Neuburger advises clients with respect to complex technology and intellectual property issues, acquisitions, licensing arrangements and joint ventures, particularly in connection with digital distribution of content, e-commerce issues, cable and broadcast television and other media distribution platforms. He also has extensive experience in privacy, data security, electronic signatures, and other related matters. Prior to practicing law, he was an executive in the information technology operations of GE Capital. He received his J.D. from Pace University School of Law and his B.S. from the State University of New York at Albany.

Mr. Freeman’s practice emphasizes IP-related transactional matters. He regularly handles complex transactions relating to sports, cable, television, sponsorships and endorsements, software development, entertainment, and emerging technologies as well as general business and IP matters. He also works on matters relating to the traditional and online production and distribution of content, streaming media, digital rights management, and the supply, licensing, outsourcing, marketing and distribution of computer and telecommunications products and services. He received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his A.B. from Princeton University.

Ms. Mathews specializes in technology, e-commerce and media-related transactions and advice, with concentrations in the areas of data privacy, data security, direct marketing and online advertising. She regularly advises clients on a wide range of technology related matters including: responding to data security breach incidents, preparing privacy and data security policies, open source software issues, payment card data security, and telematics. She is certified as an information privacy professional (CIPP) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She received her J.D. from Boston College Law School and her B.A. from Washington University.

Mr. Neuburger, Mr. Freeman and Ms. Mathews will be the latest additions to Proskauer’s transactional practice. The firm has also opened offices in Chicago, London and São Paulo over the past nine months.

About Proskauer Rose

Proskauer Rose, founded in 1875, is an international law firm providing a wide variety of legal services to clients worldwide from offices in Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Paris, São Paulo, and Washington, D.C. The firm has wide experience in all areas of practice important to businesses and individuals including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, general commercial litigation, corporate governance matters, conducting internal corporate investigations, white collar criminal defense, private equity and fund formation, patent and intellectual property litigation and prosecution, labor and employment law, real estate transactions, bankruptcy and reorganizations, trusts and estates, and taxation. Its clients span industries including chemicals, entertainment, financial services, health care, information technology, insurance, internet, lodging and gaming, manufacturing, media and communications, pharmaceuticals, real estate investment, sports, and transportation. The firm can be found online at http://www.proskauer.com.