Lowenstein Sandler partner Matt Savare, Chair of the firm’s Commercial Contracts practice, represented author Mary Olson-Menzel in negotiations with publisher Wiley as well as all ancillary agreements surrounding the release of her new book, What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career.
Set to launch on October 8, 2024, the book covers everything you need to know about getting results in the modern world of work, and is full of insightful, real-life stories of success that inspire the reader to take action in their own life.
Olson-Menzel has over 30 years of leadership across media, tech, healthcare, and many other industries globally. She is the Founder and CEO of MVP Executive Development, a national leadership, coaching, and organizational management consultancy with offices in Connecticut, New York, and Illinois. Her clients range from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups with a broad reach of industries from FinTech to the NFL.
A veteran of high-profile representations in the digital advertising, media, and entertainment sectors, Savare represents clients in copyright, trademark, trade secret, and right-of-publicity matters. He regularly drafts and negotiates endorsement and personal appearance deals for athletes, celebrities, and major brands; he has also represented celebrities in high-profile entertainment and intellectual property disputes, including defending a copyright infringement suit filed by the Estate of Frank Zappa and assisting in the successful defense of David Chase in connection with The Sopranos.
In addition to his role leading the Commercial Contracts group, Savare also serves s as Vice-Chair of Lowenstein Crypto, and frequently works on matters with the firm’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and IP & Tech Transactions groups.
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