Experience

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  American technion society

  Sept 1983 - Aug 1987

  Director of planned giving

  Solicited and supported gift giving through various legal structures such as insurance policies and bequests for an International Charity resulting in the support of Israel's world-changing University. Worked with attorneys and high-visibility benefactors.

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  Nationwide insurance co.

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

  In-house counsel

  Managed a caseload of litigation matters related to insurance defense litigation. Issues included first-party, third-party, and subrogation. Duties involved pleadings, written discovery, depositions, arbitrations and trials.

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  Dion & rosenau

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1994

  Associate

  Managed a caseload of litigation matters including arbitrations, trials and appeals related to insurance defense litigation. Issues included first-party, third-party, subrogation and coverage. Duties involved all aspects of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, bench and jury trials and appeals. Handled relationships with numerous insurance companies and their insureds, both individuals and businesses. Also had private clients with a variety of matters.

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  Eric w. ruben, attorney at law, p.c.

  Jan 1995 - now

  Founder and president

  I represent creative clients (such as New York Times bestselling writers, Oscar nominated producers, actors, and musicians) in matters as diverse as film and theater production, intellectual property issues, and the negotiation of contracts involving property rights. I have represented parties involving transactions with multi-national corporations and reality television. I have also negotiated publishing deals with Random House, Harper Collins, Harlequin Publishing, and other major publishing houses. I represent small businesses, business leaders, and individuals in a variety of negotiations and contract drafting. I also represent clients all across the United States and as far away as Germany and Australia. I have appeared as speaker and presenter at numerous publishing industry conferences across the United States and Europe. A member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, my career as a professional performer gives me a unique perspective that helps me represent my creative clients.Additionally, I handle a variety of criminal matters including numerous appeals. I create a diverse variety of legal documents necessary to represent clients' interests. Show less