Professional Affiliations · American Bar Association · New Jersey State Bar Association · Association of the Bar of the City of New York · N.J. Corporate Counsel Association
- President, 1982-1984 · N.J. General Counsel Group
- Chairman, 1982-1984 · American Society of Corporate Secretaries
- President - New York Region, 1984-1985 · Professional Liability Underwriting Society · American Arbitration Association
- National Panel of Arbitrators News · Stuart J. Freedman Named President of Rutgers College Class of 1962 · Stuart J. Freedman Included in Who's Who in America · Stuart J. Freedman Included in Who's Who in American Law Publications · "Inside, Outside Counsel," New York Law Journal (October 2, 1989) · "Advertising Dispute Alternative Resolution," New Jersey Law Journal (June 20, 1991) · "Distribution Agreement: The Ins and Outs for Manufacturers and Dealers," Corporate Counsel Lawcast (April 21, 1997) · Co-Author, "Terminating Dealer-Distributor Contracts Under No Shelter from Thunder," New Jersey Law Journal (July 7, 1997) · Co-Author, "Law Firms Still Don't Understand Client Service," Corporate Legal Times (July 1995) Stuart Freedman, a member of the firm, has substantial experience in both private practice and as in-house counsel. Stuart practices in a variety of areas within the firm including trade regulation, advertising, professional liability, insurance, franchise, Internet law, distribution, publishing and litigation management. With more than 22 years experience in the corporate world as in-house counsel, he is well-versed in recognizing the needs and concerns of businesses, especially those involved in the production, distribution and/or the sale of consumer goods and services. Stuart has served as chief legal officer of three major U.S. corporations involved in consumer goods, insurance, and distribution. He served as general counsel to Sedgwick, Inc., the nation's third largest insurance broker for five years. In addition, he has written and lectured extensively on trade regulation, and the management of a corporation's legal affairs and its internal law department and has assisted in the start-up and management of a number of in-house legal departments. In the area of business law, he has conducted shareholder meetings and has reviewed press releases, earning reports, and other disclosure requirements of companies belonging to the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange, and NASDAQ. In addition, he has served as President of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries (New York Region) and the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association, and as Chairman of the New Jersey General Counsel Group. Stuart is included in the current edition of Marquis' Who's Who in American Law. He was first selected for inclusion in the publication's first edition in 1980. |