Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, M.S., 1994

Stanford University School of Law, J.D., 1984

Colgate University, Honors in English, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1981

Brandon’s recent experience includes the representation of:

• A record company in breach of contract suit. Participated in witness preparation including selecting deposition exhibits and preparing deposition outlines; drafted pretrial order; designated trial testimony; prepared trial demonstratives; assisted with motions in limine, summary judgment brief and trial strategy.
• A manufacturer in false advertising suit. Drafted pleadings including interrogatory responses and motions in limine; drafted deposition outlines; prepared fact and expert witnesses; assisted at depositions; researched Lanham Act and FRCP issues; designated trial testimony including video testimony; selected trial exhibits; created trial demonstratives; participated in mock trial exercise and attended pretrial conferences in Delaware.
• A media company in connection with an investigation by the Florida Attorney General for unfair and deceptive trade practices relating to the sale of books and magazines online and through telemarketing. Negotiated Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with the Florida AG; prepared witnesses for depositions; successfully redefined “proprietary information” under Florida’s statutes in defending against disclosure of client documents pursuant to FOIA request.
• A Broadway producer in a suit by an actress claiming sexual harassment, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
• An investment advisor in connection with a breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and fraud suit by a former Hollywood client.
• Several clients being investigated by Attorney Generals of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Iowa for deceptive and unfair trade practices, false advertising and fraudulent marketing.
• A major financial institution in connection with the purchase of a financial guaranty insurer.
• An insurer in connection with the issuance of new insurance product. Researched and drafted fifty-state survey and negotiated with state insurance regulators.
• A telecommunications company on required national and regional disclosures for print, television, radio, Internet, and direct mail advertising of video service.
• A former senior executive of a pharmaceutical company in connection with a grand jury inquiry into illegal off-label promotion of a prescription drug.