Olshan Expands Intellectual Property Practice

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2008 -- Olshan Grundman Frome Rosenzweig & Wolosky LLP today announced the expansion of its Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Litigation practices.

Joining the firm as a partner is Steven R. Gursky, 53.  Also joining are attorneys from the Gursky Group.

Mr. Gursky, as a result of his varied experience, ranging from advising small and mid-size businesses to negotiating multijurisdictional and complex transactions provides clients with a unique combination of seasoned business and legal experience.  In addition to Mr. Gursky’s more than 25 years of real estate experience, his expertise includes the area of trademark protection, with a particular niche in anti-counterfeiting efforts in the apparel industry and other industries.  Mr. Gursky prides himself on his ability to protect his clients while still ensuring the promotion of a successful deal.  Mr. Gursky was most recently with Dreier LLP after having previously been the Managing Partner at Gursky & Partners, LLP.

“The Gursky Group complements our existing practice areas and will expand our Firm’s ability to deliver intellectual property, real estate and litigation services at the level our clients expect and require,” said Olshan’s Senior Partner, Robert L. Frome.  “Given their experience, high skill level, and outstanding reputations, we are enthusiastic about their joining our team.  Our clients and adversaries know we have only the very best lawyers at Olshan.”

“We were attracted to Olshan because of the caliber of attorneys and staff and the extraordinary opportunities presented by the Firm’s business platform,” said Mr. Gursky.  “The Firm offers extraordinary resources with which to serve clients’ needs and an unparalleled growth opportunity.”