Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
New York; District of Columbia; Vermont; U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York; Supreme Court of the United States
ISLN:
906832958
Areas of Practice (18)
Litigation
Litigation
Media & Entertainment Litigation
Media & Entertainment Litigation
Copyright Registration & Licensing
Copyright Registration & Licensing
Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation
Sports Law
Sports Law
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
Life Sciences & Medical Technology
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation
Entertainment & Media
Entertainment & Media
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care
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