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David A. Gurwin chairs the firm's Entertainment and Media Law Group. He is also chair of the firm's Technology Transactions Group, whose members focus on representing companies and individuals - regardless of the industry - with commercial transactions involving technology-related issues.
Publications & Speeches
Civic & Charitable
Affiliations
Adjunct professor, Entertainment Technology Center, adjunct professor and guest lecturer, Heinz School of Public Policy, Advisory Board, Arts and Culture Observatory, Advisory Board, Strategic Marketing Research in Festival Settings, Carnegie Mellon University
Guest lecturer, MBA program, University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business
Immediate past chair, Arts and the Law Section, Allegheny County Bar Association
Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, Science and Technology, and Intellectual Property Sections, American Bar Association
International Technology Law Association
Board of Trustees, MIT Enterprise Forum of Pittsburgh
Guest lecturer, entertainment law, intellectual property and business law, The Ohio State University
Guest lecturer, graphic design law, La Roche College
Education
J.D., with honors, 1985
The Ohio State University, Order of the Coif, article editor of Ohio State Law Journal
B.S.Bus.Admin., summa cum laude, 1982
The Ohio State University, business administration
Services/Industries
Corporate Finance & Technology
Computer and Internet Law
Entertainment, Media & Sports
Emerging Technology
Technology
Venture Capital and Emerging Companies
Technology Transactions
Admissions
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
David and his colleagues understand the "business of technology" and apply a combination of legal knowledge, practical business experience, and sound technical insight when advising clients on the acquisition, use, development and commercial application of technology. He is a member of the Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Group, as well.
David represents clients in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on Internet, computer, advertising, life sciences and technology clients, as well as those involved in the entertainment industries.
A professional jazz pianist himself, David possesses firsthand experience with the entertainment industry and assists clients with contractual drafting and negotiations, business formation, licensing and intellectual property matters involving the protection and commercialization of entertainment talents, works and persona. His entertainment industry clients have included musicians, record companies, recording artists, record producers, concert promoters, songwriters, music publishers, advertising agencies, authors, literary publishers, book packagers, television personalities, broadcasters, webcasters, playwrights, actors, motion picture production companies, film investors, video game developers, arts organizations, professional athletes and sports organizations.
In the technology arena, David represents clients in a variety of industries including Internet, e-commerce, software and information technology, biomedical, consumer products, manufacturing, insurance, advertising and retail industries in connection with licensing and other business transactions involving the sale, acquisition and commercial development of software, biotechnology and other technology assets.
David also practices in the areas of copyright, trademark and intellectual property law.
Some of David's recent engagements include representing:
Software vendor with application service provider services in the field of e-commerce fulfillment
Clients in connection with negotiation of agreement with Business Software Alliance
Nonprofit organization in connection with agreements related to commissioning of film production and licenses for broadcast of same on PBS
Theatre company in connection with commissioned work agreement
Well-known business personality in connection with negotiation of "ghost writer" agreement for production of biography
Consortium of universities in connection with an Internet-based degree granting distance learning initiative
One of the nation's first webcasters in connection with licensing, content and royalty issues
Software vendor in connection with implementation of website access for airlines for in-flight use
Leading interactive advertising agency in connection with acquisition, content licensing, Americans with Disabilities Act issues and various Internet and advertising issues
Video game development company in negotiations for development of and royalty structure for a new video game with a leading game console manufacturer
Fortune 500 film manufacturer in license and technology agreements concerning digital imaging, back-end support agreements and placement of kiosks in retail stores
Same manufacturer in connection with development and implementation of Internet-based photographic delivery systems
Film producer in connection with investment in major motion picture
David is an active member of several professional organizations and a frequent lecturer on the subjects of Internet, e-commerce and computer law, intellectual property law and entertainment law. |
