Eric S. Brown

This attorney is a distinguished legal professional specializing in entertainment, media, and publishing law. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Columbia University School of Law in 1990, where he was recognized as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar for academic excellence. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan (1987).

Currently a Partner at Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, PC (since 1998), he has dedicated his career to advising clients in the entertainment and publishing industries. He previously worked as an Associate at the same firm (1994-1998) and at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (1990-1994), gaining extensive experience in intellectual property and media law.

A Super Lawyers honoree (2012), he is a respected member of the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and BAFTA. He is also a sought-after speaker, having presented at major industry events such as BookExpo America, the Digital Publishing Innovation Summit, and the ABA Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries.

Fluent in English, he provides strategic legal counsel to creatives, authors, and media professionals, ensuring their rights and interests are protected in an evolving digital landscape.

Features

• Employment Contracts
• Harassment Claims
• Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
• Union Negotiations
• Wage and Hour Disputes
• Whistleblower Protections
• Workplace Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 1991
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2012 - Superlawyers, Superlawyers
  1990 - Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School
  1989 - Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School
• Work Experience
  1990 - 1994 Associate, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison
  1994 - 1998 Associate, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, P.C.
  1998 - Present Partner, Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, PC
• Associations
  New York State Bar Association - Member
  American Bar Association - Member
  BAFTA - Member
• Education
  1990 - Columbia University School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  1987 - University of Michigan - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2013 - An Overview of Developing Areas of Law all Publishers must Understand - Digital Publishing Innovation Summit
  2012 - Recent Developments in the Publishing Industry - American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
  2010 - Author's Rights - The First Annual International Legal Symposium On The World Of Music, Film, Television And Sports
  2010 - Webinar - Hollywood Calling: Transactions in Adapting a Book into a Film - American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
  2005 - Let's Make a Deal, A Practical Guide to Negotiating and Improving Your Indie Film Deal - Association of Authors' Representatives

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