PIB LAW - Key Persons

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• Corporate Partner
• Partner / Boston
• Professionals

Anthony is a corporate partner who advises companies and entrepreneurs on all of their business law needs, including formation, operation, intellectual property registration and protection, business expansion strategies, acquisition and sale. Anthony provides strategic legal services and business counseling to clients such as social media influencers, brand ambassadors and YouTubers to protect copyright material, negotiate and draft contracts for advertisement deals and provide overall business advice as they advance their careers. He drafts, reviews and negotiates terms for a variety of name, image and likeness NIL-related contracts from intellectual property to sponsorships and merchandising. Franchise systems turn to Anthony for assistance in all aspects of their businesses, including compliance, franchisor-franchisee negotiations, relationship management and state franchise regulation and renewals. In addition, he represents financial institutions in connection with financial services-related regulatory and transactional matters. Possessing the unique ability to foresee issues raised at the outset of a relationship, and to understand how each commercial contract works within the business objectives of an organization, as well as the organization's existing contracts, Anthony advises clients on the full lifecycle of commercial contracts from initial contract drafting and negotiation through maintenance, as well as review and, if necessary, renegotiation of existing commercial contracts. He also provides detailed reviews and updates of ongoing commercial relationships for an organization and provides risk level assessments. Anthony is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of some of the largest commercial contracts for a number of companies, including multinational banks. He assists in structuring the myriad commercial relationships and ensures that any contract reflects the business needs of his clients. His experience includes contracts covering outsourcing, sales, services distribution, e-commerce, information technology contracts, licensing, marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance and support, real estate and equipment leases, customer contracts, employment and consulting agreements, asset or stock purchase agreements, joint venture agreements and online terms and conditions. Anthony also advises entrepreneurs and their companies in business law matters, including formation, operation, intellectual property registration and protection, business expansion strategies, acquisition, and sale. Anthony services franchise systems in all aspects of their businesses, including compliance, franchisor-franchisee negotiations, relationship management and state franchise regulation and renewals. In addition, Anthony represents financial institutions in connection with financial services-related regulatory and transactional matters. With experience representing financial institutions that provide working capital and acquisition facilities for corporate transactions in various forms, Anthony is well versed in handling matters for borrowers and lenders in secured and unsecured debt financings. Prior to joining PIB Law, Anthony served as counsel at Friedman, Rosenwasser & Goldbaum, P.A., where he represented corporate clients in all of the areas described above. Previously, Anthony served as co-founder and general counsel at DLA Industries Inc., as well as general counsel at Janifast Incorporated, each a contract manufacturing and sourcing company. He was actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the businesses and responsible for drafting and negotiating all related legal documents, including commercial, employment and formation documents. Prior to his in-house positions, Anthony was an associate at Lowenstein Sandler, where his practice focused on mortgage banking/finance, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and advising business clients on day-to-day operations involving general corporate matters. Outside of the office, Anthony has coached youth sports, including baseball, softball, basketball and soccer for many years.

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• Associate / New York
• Litigation Associate

Prior to joining PIB Law, Ashley was an associate at Davidson Fink LLP, where she handled foreclosure litigation cases for the firm, including appeals, trials, depositions and legal research. Previously, she was an associate attorney at Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, P.C. Professional Activities Community & Professional

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• Partner

Bryant is a Partner at PIB Law and focuses his practice on the representation of financial institutions in connection with financial services-related litigation matters. He also represents and counsels corporate clients in a wide variety of matters, including real estate litigation, unfair competition litigation and complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining PIB Law, Bryant was Of Counsel at Wargo French, where he represented clients in a range of matters, including lender liability, financial services litigation, real estate litigation, unfair competition litigation and antitrust litigation. Prior to joining Wargo French, he was with the law firm of Kaye Scholer for fourteen years.

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• Partner

Diane focuses her practice on the representation of clients in connection with commercial, business and intellectual property litigation. Prior to joining PIB Law, Diane was an associate at Axinn, Veltrop and Harkrider LLP, where her practice focused on the representation of clients in commercial litigation and patent litigation in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Prior to that, Diane was an associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, where her practice focused on the representation of clients in patent, trademark and trade secret litigation and intellectual property due diligence and agreements. Professional Activities Community & Professional

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• Chief Information Officer

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• Partner

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• Senior Counsel
• Member of the American Bar Association
• Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division, General Equity

Judge Cohen served as a Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey for over 23 years. He was appointed by the Chief Justice as the Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division, General Equity and Probate Part since 1998. When he was first appointed to the bench in 1981, Judge Cohen served in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, where he presided over family matters. In 1984 he became a Judge of the Superior Court, Law Division and presided over more than 200 criminal jury trials, including several capital cases and many public interest cases. He was also given the distinction by the Chief Justice as one of eight judges in the State authorized to review wiretap applications and was named as an Executive Judge. Once he was appointed to the Chancery Division, General Equity and Probate Part, he oversaw complex general equity and probate litigation until he retired in 2004. After retiring, Judge Cohen continued to serve as a Judge on recall and presided over approximately 50 termination of parental rights matters. During his tenure as a Judge, he also served on both the Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice and the Supreme Court Committee on Civil Practice. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Cohen served from 1977 to 1981 as the first General Counsel and Director of the Legal Division of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. From 1970 to 1977, he served as an Assistant Prosecutor and then Chief of the Appellate Section in the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, where he argued many cases, including 28 reported decisions, in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the United States District Court (NJ), and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Cohen is a member of the American Bar Association (Dispute Resolution Section), the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, the New Jersey State Bar Association (Equity Juris Prudence Committee) and the Essex County Bar Association (Professionalism Committee). In 2011, the Essex County Bar Association presented Judge Cohen with the Samuel S. Saiber Professional Achievement Award. In 2012, Judge Cohen was named to the 2013 edition of Best Lawyers of America in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. In 2013, Judge Cohen was elected to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing justice through rigorous research on the law, legal practices, and the law's impact on our society. Also in 2013, Judge Cohen was inducted as a Charter Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals New Jersey Chapter. The Academy is the nation's largest professional association of premier civil-trial mediators and arbitrators.

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• Leader
• Partner
• Member of the Firm 's Executive Committee
• Professionals

Jim Berg is a member of the firm's Executive Committee, the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia office and Co-Chair of the Trial and Class Action Practice Group. Jim is a leader in managing large portfolios for national banks and loan servicers - with a focus on risk, root cause analysis, forecasting and reporting. For both portfolio management and individual cases, Jim takes a client-first approach to each matter, determining the size and scope of the issues at hand, and implementing a cost-effective strategy for mitigating risk and achieving resolution. Jim is a frequent speaker for leading industry trade associations on consumer finance litigation issues and regulatory developments. He is a member of the Rutgers University Foundation Board of Overseers, his undergraduate and law school alma mater.

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• Certified Paralegal
• Director of Litigation

As the Director of Business Operations and Litigation Procedures, Jesse works closely with the heads of the Firm's litigation team in the day to day management of the litigation portfolio and the implementation of litigation policies and procedures. He is also responsible for office facilities and human resources. Mr. Lopez brings over 19 years of litigation experience to his role. Jesse is a certified paralegal. Prior to assuming his current position, Jesse spent 17 years as an eviction manager and client liaison at Alvarado & Associates LLP and focused primarily on representing financial institutions in the mortgage banking litigation default division. Professional Activities Community & Professional Paralegal Certificate

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• Partner

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• Senior Counsel

John is Senior Counsel with PIB Law and focuses his practice on the representation of financial institutions in connection with financial services-related, tax, accounting, corporate planning and structuring, and litigation matters. Prior to joining PIB Law, John was Of Counsel at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, in the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice group, where his practice focused on tax issues, primarily in the insurance and reinsurance industry as well as regulatory and litigation matters. Previously, John was a Partner at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP. Professional Activities Community & Professional American Bar Association, Tax Section Member

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• Chief Operating Officer
• Chief Operating Officer and Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Kelley is PIB Law's Chief Operating Officer. She works closely with the Executive Committee in overseeing the Firm's operations and supporting the development and implementation of the Firm's strategy. Kelley is responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day legal and administrative practices, operations and continuous, strategic growth of the firm, including billing, human resources, recruiting, marketing, facilities management, and administrative policies and procedures. In her role as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Kelley leads the firm's diversity and inclusion strategy and initiatives, ensuring that the firm's core principles of inclusiveness and diversity are reflected across its internal and external policies, work and practices. In this role, Kelley collaborates with firm leadership to create strategies and programs designed to increase the representation of all historically underrepresented groups throughout the firm and in our recruitment efforts. She works across the firm to cultivate a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees. Prior to her role as Chief Operating Officer, Kelley was Director of Finance at PIB Law. Her professional experience includes various roles in finance and client management. Kelley's management career has spanned for more than 25 years, during which time she has obtained progressive experience in managing national clients in the legal, software and insurance industries. Education Bemidji State University, B.S.

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• Partner

Mariel is a Partner with PIB Law and focuses her practice on the representation of financial institutions in connection with commercial and business litigation. Prior to joining PIB Law, Mariel served as an Associate at AlvaradoSmith, where her practice focused on the representation of financial institutions in complex commercial litigation matters. Professional Activities Community & Professional Leadership Advisory Committee - National Women's Law Center Women Lawyer's Association of Los Angeles - Member Committee Member - City of Laguna Niguel, Investment, Banking & Audit Committee 2018-2019

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• Partner
• Partner / Philadelphia

Marissa is a Partner with PIB Law and focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation. Marissa regularly represents major financial institutions and other clients in complex commercial litigation and class action defense, handling matters involving contested foreclosure, the Truth in Lending Act ("TILA"), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"), among others. Prior to joining PIB Law, Marissa was a litigation attorney at Ballard Spahr LLP, where she focused her practice on complex commercial matters involving consumer financial litigation and banking regulations throughout the United States in arbitration proceedings and in state and federal courts. Previously, Marissa was a litigation associate with Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLC, where she defended clients at all stages of civil litigation, including successfully securing defense verdicts in bench trials, jury trials, and arbitration proceedings in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Professional Activities Community & Professional

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• Partner

Matthew is a Partner with PIB Law and focuses his practice on financial services litigation, complex commercial litigation, securities litigation and professional liability, and corporate transactional matters. Prior to joining PIB Law, Matthew was a Senior Associate at Horwitz + Armstrong, where his practice focused on federal and state litigation matters, including insurance subrogation, intellectual property, bankruptcy and securities disputes. Matthew has also represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Trademark Trials and Appeal Board. In addition to his litigation practice, Matthew has also handled a variety of transactional matters for private and publicly traded companies including securities filings, formation, corporate governance, and dissolution. Professional Activities Community & Professional

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• Chief Financial Officer

Milind D. Patel is the Chief Financial Officer at PIB Law. His position entails and involves financial analysis to the extent of managing day to day cash flows, data analytics, forecasting, creating models on a micro level for management. Milind was awarded NJBIZ's Rising Star designation in connection with it's CFO of the Year Awards in 2017. Prior to joining PIB Law, Mr. Patel worked as a royalty accountant in the eyewear industry where he was responsible for reviewing contractual obligations and manage royalties on brand reporting. Milind also specialized in cash management where he reported directly to the CFO on a daily basis. Professional Activities Community & Professional NJBIZ, CFO of the Year Award, Rising Star (2017)

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• Senior Management

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• Partner

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• Partner

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• Partner

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• Director of Business Operations