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February 11th, 2014
Frankfurt Kurnit Managing Partner Jeffrey A. Greenbaum Elected President Of GALA
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC and the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) today announced that GALA elected Jeffrey A. Greenbaum GALA President.
A collection of leading advertising lawyers and firms from around the world, GALA provides resources to individuals and corporations interested in finding solutions to problems involving complex legal issues affecting advertisers and marketers. Greenbaum will replace outgoing GALA head Douglas Wood, who lead the organization since its inception 12 years ago.
"I am very honored to be assuming the role of GALA Global President," Greenbaum said. "I want to thank Doug Wood for his leadership over the past dozen years and the members who have put their confidence in me as GALA's new leader. GALA is a tremendous organization. It has been a terrific resource for advertisers and marketers worldwide and I look forward to helping carry on its tradition of excellence over the next three years."
"After serving as GALA’s Global President since it was founded, I am thrilled to see Jeff Greenbaum take the helm of this wonderful network," Wood said. "He has the leadership skills to continue building the organization but more importantly, Jeff has the vision to take GALA to new heights as a network of the world’s preeminent advertising and marketing lawyers."
In addition to being Managing Partner of FKKS, Greenbaum is also a partner in the firm's Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Group. He counsels leading advertisers, media companies, and advertising agencies on a wide variety of advertising, intellectual property, and branded entertainment issues. He is a Director of the Brand Activation Association (formerly, the Promotion Marketing Association), and has previously serviced as Chair of the Committee on Consumer Affairs of the New York City Bar. Jeff has been recognized in Best Lawyers, Chambers USA’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the Legal 500, and New York Super Lawyers.
Greenbaum formally began his three-year term as GALA President on January 15, 2014.
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