Ed Chansky

Ed Chansky: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ed Chansky focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property (particularly development, selection, protection and licensing of trademarks worldwide) and advertising, sales promotion, and trade-regulation law, including charitable promotions, cause-related marketing, sweepstakes, contests, gift cards, eCommerce, substantiation of advertising claims, social gaming, social media, and all aspects of unfair or deceptive trade practices in a wide variety of industries.

A trusted advisor to many national companies, Ed is a frequent speaker at seminars and conferences on advertising and promotion law topics, including sweepstakes, premium production, coupon and rebate offers, charitable promotions, social gaming, and social media, and has helped shape state legislation affecting sales promotion matters. He also works with clients on a wide range of contract and licensing matters, including agency-client agreements in the advertising and sales promotion industries, software and website development, privacy policies and terms of use, and other matters affecting intellectual property, marketing and electronic commerce. For many years, he worked as a part-time musician (trombone) playing everything from grand opera to rhythm and blues.

Concentrations

•Advertising
•Antitrust and trade regulation
•CAN-SPAM
•Cause-related marketing
•Charitable fundraising
•Contracts and licensing
•E-commerce
•Internet
•Internet Influencers
•Privacy and data security
•Publicity/NIL
•Sales pricing and price discrimination
•Sweepstakes, contests and promotions
•Telemarketing
•Tied house laws

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Ruth I. Abrams, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Trademark Law, 2021-2026
•Listed, World Trademark Review, Nevada, 'WTR 1000,' 2021-2025
•'WTR Global Leaders,' 2021-2025
•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: Trademark Stars,' 2013-2025
•Listed, VEGAS INC, 'Top Lawyers,' Business and Intellectual Property, 2012 and 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Intellectual Property & Technology
  • Marketing, Advertising, Sweepstakes & Promotions Law
  • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • Financial Regulatory & Compliance
  • Antitrust Litigation & Competition Regulation
  • Gaming
  • Retail
  • Technology Transactions
  • Trademark & Brand Management
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Video Games & Esports
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Restaurant Industry

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Yale University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1982
Law School Attended:
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1987
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Connecticut; 2008, Nevada; U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Former Director, Promotion Marketing Association (PMA)
•Former Chair, Connecticut Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
•Former Member, American Federation of Musicians
•Member, American Bar Association
•Past President, The Orchestra of New England, Board of Trustees
•Co-Chair, 2013 Brand Activation Association Law Conference

Languages:
German
Birth Information:
Beverly, Massachusetts, March 17, 1960
ISLN:
908441660

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/28/14 in Sweepstakes

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 08/27/12 in Advertising and Marketing

    Not only does Ed excel in the above areas, he provides great, timely service and is a very good business lawyer. He consistently finds good practical solutions to a variety of legal issues.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/25/12 in Advertising and Marketing

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 08/24/12 in Consumer Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/24/12 in Promotion Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/16/12 in Advertising and Marketing

    Ed has the perfect combination of legal knowledge and practical experience.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/16/12 in Promotion Law

    Ed is one of the best speakers I have ever seen. He is witty and engaging but also distills complicated legal issues into an easily understandable format. He is a thought leader in the emerging cause marketing field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/16/12 in Intellectual Property

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/13/12 in Intellectual Property

    A brilliant lawyer with sound business judgment.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/11/12 in Trademarks

    Ed knows how to unpack confusing trademark matters. Beyond this, he provides clear and concise direction as to resolving same.

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702-792-9002  Fax

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