Albert Gottesman has concentrated in transactional
matters in the various entertainment fields and in copyright and
trademark licensing for most of his career. He has represented television
and motion picture production companies, writers, directors and
producers, and clients in music production and publishing, live
theatre and book publishing.
Formerly Executive Vice President
and General Counsel of The Jim Henson Company (the Muppets)
and recently the Executor of The Jim Henson Estate
Also formerly legal counsel at
ABC (in television and in music) and at the National Basketball
Association
Has been the exclusive licensing
representative for product and services licensing for The
New York Times
Bachelor's Degree, City College
J.D. New York University
Board Member Art 21, Inc. and The Jim Henson Legacy