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Otterbourg, Steindler, Houston & Rosen Adds Technology Law Expert Richard Raysman

Richard Raysman, one of the preeminent lawyers in the area of computer law, outsourcing and intellectual property law, has joined the firm of Otterbourg, Steindler, Houston & Rosen, P.C. Raysman was one of the name partners and founders of Brown, Raysman, Millstein, Felder & Steiner, which merged with Thelen Reid in 2006.

Raysman began his career as a systems engineer with IBM before practicing law. With his background in technology, Raysman has built a significant practice representing public and private corporations and governmental agencies in a wide range of technology transactions and related litigation matters in federal and state courts. As one of the leaders in the field, Raysman has co-authored treatises about computer law, including: Computer Law: Drafting and Negotiating Forms and Agreements; Intellectual Property Licensing: Forms and Analysis; and Emerging Technologies and the Law: Forms and Analysis. Raysman also co-authors the monthly computer law column in the New York Law Journal.

"We are delighted to have a lawyer of Richard's stature and reputation become a member of the firm," says Daniel Wallen, chairman of Otterbourg. "His reputation for cutting edge, high quality legal services is consistent with the standards of our practice. We look forward to working with Richard to expand the services we offer our clients in the areas of computer law, outsourcing and intellectual property law."

Raysman noted, "I am very excited to be joining a dynamic firm with Otterbourg's reputation for quality legal work and client service. To bring my expertise and experience in technology law to complement the firm's existing practice areas and to contribute to its continued success is a great opportunity."

Raysman received his B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1968 and his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1973.

Otterbourg will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2009. The firm specializes in the representation of financial institutions and creditors, including commercial banks, investment banks, asset-based lenders and hedge funds in all aspects of their businesses, as well as creditors' committees in bankruptcy cases.