Whether it's the next commercial or strategic transaction, reshaping supply or distribution relationships, or executing new technology and distribution platforms, Meryl Bernstein partners with clients to bring practical solutions in real time. Meryl is the co-head of the firm's global Retail, Consumer Products, and Fashion group and the co-head of the Transactional group within the Intellectual Property, Media, and Technology practice group.
Meryl brings her extensive skills in e-commerce and technology transactions to help global fashion, beauty, internet, and software firms with a range of technology, marketing, and complex commercial matters from supply chain, distribution, licensing, and promotional arrangements. Meryl also advises clients on their social media presence and online marketing issues, including through sweepstakes and promotions.
Meryl guides her clients through large-scale change as they expand into new markets or business lines, from a technology and IP perspective, advising on licensing agreements, IP protection matters, IP integrations, and more. She navigates clients through digitizing traditional products, launching new product lines, commencing new partnerships with technology providers, and incorporating new technologies into their business. Meryl also advises companies on the IP components of M&A and asset deals and other commercial arrangements in the M&A context.
Meryl's prior role as Assistant General Counsel at Gilt Groupe, where she oversaw all IP matters and advised on a range of commercial agreements, taught her the importance of practical legal advice with a quick turnaround. Previously with another international law firm, Meryl advised on IP issues in the most high-profile mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and financing transactions in the world.
Meryl is the immediate past president of the Washington, D.C. chapter of Ellevate Network and is active with the firm's initiatives for the advancement of women and girls.
Education and admissions
Education
J.D., Fordham University School of Law, cum laude, 2006
B.A., Wellesley College, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Trustee Scholar for Outstanding Academic Achievement, 2003
Memberships
Member, ChIPs (organization for Women in IP), 2013-Present
Member, Fashion Law Committee, New York Bar Association, 2012-Present
Member, Intellectual Property Law Section, American Bar Association, 2007-Present
Past President of the Board, Ellevate, Washington, D.C. chapter
Member, Internet Committee, International Trademark Association
Member, Women in Technology
Bar admissions and qualifications
Virginia
District of Columbia
New York
Court admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York