Gail Berritt has been practicing law for over 20 years, first at leading law firms in New York
and Illinois and then at her own Connecticut-based firm. She applies that experience in a cost
effective manner to help companies expand their businesses through marketing, licensing,
distribution and other contractual arrangements. She assists companies in managing legal
risks in the use and distribution of products and services, whether delivered online or
through traditional channels. She also designs strategies for protecting intellectual
property, which may include copyright and trademark registration and trade secret programs.
Ms. Berritt's clients range from multinational corporations to start-up businesses in a wide range of industries.
Prior to opening her practice, Ms. Berritt was counsel to Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison in New York City. At Brobeck, she worked primarily with start-up and mid-size companies in structuring their customer and distribution agreements, negotiating agreements with information and software suppliers, developing licensing programs, drafting web site privacy policies and many other matters. She also provided expertise in strategic alliances and revenue-sharing arrangements.
Before joining Brobeck, Ms. Berritt was a partner at the Chicago law firm of Gardner, Carton & Douglas. While at Gardner, she counseled Fortune 500 manufacturers and service providers to address their licensing and other contractual needs, including sophisticated outsourcing agreements and multinational distribution contracts. She also served as a member of the firm's cyberlaw practice group and co-editor of a journal published by CCH entitled Cyber Strategies.
Ms. Berritt began her legal career as an associate at the Chicago firm of Altheimer & Gray and the New York firm of Webster & Sheffield, where she focused on intellectual property and corporate law, with an emphasis on trademark prosecution and licensing for retailers and manufacturers.
Ms. Berritt has spoken on licensing, e-commerce and intellectual property topics. She received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School (magna cum laude) and is licensed to practice law in Connecticut, New York and Illinois.