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Bortstein Legal Group participates as panelist at SIFMA Virtual Forum
Bortstein Legal Group, Google, Morgan Stanley and Pillsbury Winthrop representatives were panelists at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance & Legal Virtual Forum session called “Hey, You, Get Onto Our Cloud: Legal and Compliance Cloud Storage Issues.”
BLG has launched BLG Canada in Toronto
Bortstein Legal Group has launched BLG Canada in Toronto, to complement our operations in the UK and US. BLG Canada is led by David Cummings, a long-time friend of BLG with extensive experience in handling technology, data and services transactions as well as all associated privacy, cyber-security and regulatory elements.
BLG Recognized in 2020 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has again been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive [...]
James Humphrey-Evans and Julien Criard present Legal Issues around Market Data at COSSIOM conference in Paris
James Humphrey-Evans and Julien Criard from BLG UK presented on legal issues around market data at the COSSIOM meeting in Paris, France on November 15, 2019. The firm was also a sponsor of the charity reception held by COSSIOM on the previous evening in support of children’s charities.
Larry Bortstein moderates panel on Cloud Governance and Implementation at the SIFMA conference
Larry Bortstein moderated a panel on Cloud Governance and Implementation at The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Conference on September 25th, 2019 in NYC.
BLG Recognized in 2019 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has again been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive [...]
BLG welcomes Louis Trotta
Goldman Sachs’ long-time head of Legal for Technology, Intellectual Property and Contracts (Americas) joins Bortstein Legal Group. BLG welcomes Lou Trotta.
BLG Founders Appear in Wall Streeet Journal Short Documentary Regarding the Collapse of Lehman Brothers
On the tenth anniversary of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal interviewed former Lehman Brothers employees about the final weekend at the firm. BLG founding partners Larry Bortstein and Beth Anisman contribute their remembrances of that time.
BLG Recognized as 2019 Leading Expert for Technology Law in New York by CorporateINTL
BLG Recognized as 2019 Leading Expert for IP Licensing Law in New York by CorporateINTL
BLG Recognized in 2018 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive interviews [...]
BLG Recognized as the 2018 IP Licensing Law Firm of the Year in New York by the Global Law Experts Awards Organization
BLG Recognized as the 2018 Technology Law Firm of the Year in New York by the Global Law Experts Awards Organization
BLG Speaks at European Market Data Event
BLG London partner James Humphrey-Evans recently spoke at a market data conference held in Munich, Germany, for financial institutions in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. James regularly advises European financial firms on market data agreements and associated regulatory issues, including the EU Benchmark Regulation. James can be contacted at jhumphreyevans@blegalgroup.com.
BLG Recognized in 2017 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive interviews [...]
BLG Recognized as Leading Expert for IP Licensing Law in New York by CorporateINTL
BLG Recognized as Leading Expert for Technology Law in New York by CorporateINTL
BLG London Announces New Partner
BLG Recognized as the 2016 IP Licensing Law Firm of the Year in New York by the Global Law Experts Awards Organization
BLG Recognized as the 2016 Technology Law Firm of the Year in New York by the Global Law Experts Awards Organization
Larry Bortstein Speaks at SIFMA’s Cyber Law Seminar
BLG founding partner Larry Bortstein spoke at SIFMA’s Cyber Law Seminar on June 9, 2016. The day-long seminar provided insights and regulatory perspectives on cybersecurity law, and how legal and compliance professionals should take an active role in their firm’s cyber defense plan.
BLG Recognized in 2016 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive interviews [...]
BLG Announces New Partner
Larry Bortstein Speaks at SIFMA’s Cyber Legal Seminar – Cybersecurity Law for Financial Institutions
BLG founding partner Larry Bortstein spoke at SIFMA’s Cyber Legal Seminar – Cybersecurity Law for Financial Institutions on June 2, 2015. The day-long seminar provided insights and regulatory perspectives on cybersecurity law, and how legal and compliance professionals should take an active role in their firm’s cyber defense plan.
James Humphrey-Evans Speaks at European Buy-Side Technology Summit in London
James Humphrey-Evans, a partner based in London, was moderator for a panel discussion at The European Buy-Side Technology Summit on May 19, 2015. The panel members included Konstantinos Botopoulos, a member of the management board of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The discussion focused on regulatory challenges facing buy-side firms and the additional [...]
BLG Recognized in 2015 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive interviews [...]
Larry Bortstein Speaks at KPMG 2nd Annual Conference on Third Party Risk Management Oversight
BLG founding partner Larry Bortstein spoke at KPMG’s 2nd Annual “Third-party Risk Management Oversight Program for Financial Services Executives” conference on February 12, 2015. The event was a day-long exploration of vendor risk management strategies and best practices in the wake of new regulatory requirements issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency [...]
BLG to Speak on “Securing the Smart Building” Panel
On October 7, 2014, BLG founding partner Larry Bortstein will speak on a CoreNet Global panel, “Securing the Smart Building.” The panel will focus on cyber security concerns, breaches and remedies around the networked components of today’s modern “smart” building. Click here for more information or to register.
Meredith Clair to Speak to the Institute for Supply Management
On June 19, 2014, BLG partner Meredith Clair presented to the Institute for Supply Management on the topic of “Understanding Key Provisions in Construction Management Agreements from the Owner’s Perspective.” Meredith discussed the meaning and significance of key contract provisions and provided practical compromises and solutions for the most common sources of contractor push-back.
BLG Recognized in 2014 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive [...]
Larry Bortstein Speaks at KPMG Conference on Third Party Risk Management Oversight
BLG founding partner Larry Bortstein spoke at KPMG’s “Third-party Risk Management Oversight Program for Financial Service Executives” conference on April 23, 2014. The event was a day-long exploration of vendor risk management strategies and best practices in the wake of new regulatory requirements issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the [...]
BLG Announces New Partner
James Humphrey-Evans Speaks at Frankfurt Financial Information Summit
UK Partner James Humphrey-Evans participated in the Frankfurt Financial Information Summit on October 22nd, 2013, in Frankfurt, Germany. He spoke as a member of an expert panel, along with vendor managers and technologists from leading European financial institutions, on the topic of implementing market and reference data management strategies to respond to rising data [...]
BLG’s London Expansion Profiled in Corporate Counsel Magazine
BLG Recognized in 2013 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive [...]
Larry Bortstein to Speak on Brooklyn Law School Panel on Careers in Technology Law
Larry Bortstein to Speak at The Outsourcing Institute’s Wall Street Technology Conference and Exchange
Larry Bortstein Recognized by Lexology as Top Information Technology Attorney in New York
BLG Announces New Partner
Larry Bortstein to Speak on the New York City Bar Association Panel on Careers in Technology Law
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that Larry Bortstein will be speaking at the New York City Bar Association panel on Careers in Technology Law on October 9. This panel, comprised of GCs, senior in-house lawyers, and law firm partners, will explore the different avenues that careers in technology law can take. The [...]
BLG Recognized in 2012 Chambers USA as a Leading Firm in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that it has been recognized for its achievements and outstanding record as a leading firm in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that includes extensive [...]
Meredith Clair to Speak on the New York City Bar Association Panel on Careers in Real Estate
Larry Bortstein and Marc Wyttenbach Present to the Bermuda Bar Association on Cloud Computing and Vendor Risk Management
Bortstein Legal Group and Other Top Law Firms Featured in Corporate Counsel Magazine
Larry Bortstein to Speak at the Practicing Law Institute’s Outsourcing 2011: Structuring, Negotiation and Governance Conference
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that Larry Bortstein will be speaking at the Practising Law Institute’s Outsourcing 2011: Structuring, Negotiation and Governance conference, to be held on October 31-November 1, 2011, in New York, with a simultaneous webcast. Larry will present “Practical Lessons Learned in Governance” and will focus on overall Vendor Risk [...]
Larry Bortstein Recognized in 2011 Chambers USA as a Leading Attorney in the Practice Area of Technology & Outsourcing
Bortstein Legal Group is proud to announce that Larry Bortstein has been recognized for his achievements and outstanding record as a leading individual in the practice area of Technology & Outsourcing in Chambers USA. Chambers directories are generally recognized as the leading research guides for legal rankings, and are based on independent research that [...]