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Proskauer Represents Pac-12 Conference in Creation of Pac-12 Networks

Pac-12 Networks will include a national network and six regional networks in conjunction with four of the nation's largest cable operators: Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Bright House Networks. The four cable operators will also utilize iN DEMAND to provide certain production and operations services.

The arrangement, which will begin in August 2012, is the first time a U.S. collegiate conference or any other programmer has launched a collection of networks across a variety of platforms. It also includes "TV everywhere" rights, permitting the networks to be viewed outside customers' homes on any digital device, such as smartphones and tablet computers, creating a virtual "Pac-12 Everywhere."

The Pac-12 Conference is comprised of the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Colorado, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Stanford University, the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, the University of Utah, the University of Washington, and Washington State University.

The Proskauer team was led by Joseph M. Leccese, Chairman of the firm and co-head of its Sports Law Group, Senior Counsel Daniel I. Ganitsky, Associate Frank A. Saviano and Associate Kimberly M. Thompson. Proskauer also recently represented the Pac-12 in a major media rights agreement with ESPN and FOX, a deal that complements the creation of Pac-12 Networks.

Recognized as the nation's leading sports practice by U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers and Chambers USA, among others, Proskauer's Sports Law Group is widely considered the go-to practice for sports-related matters, from bet-the-company disputes to high-profile collective bargaining negotiations, the purchase and sale of teams, complex financings, the naming of stadiums, formation of new leagues, and high-stakes contract negotiations. The group represents the National Football League, National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, and Major League Soccer, and has also represented the ATP and WTA tours, the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets, among many other sports and related entities.

About Proskauer

Founded in 1875, Proskauer is a global law firm widely recognized for its leadership in a variety of legal services provided to clients worldwide from offices in Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Newark, Paris, Sao Paulo and Washington, DC. Additional information about the firm, which has extensive experience in all areas of practice important to businesses, not-for-profit institutions and individuals, can be found at www.proskauer.com.

Linden Alschuler & Kaplan for Proskauer
Lynn Trono, 212-899-4743
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