Practices
- LITIGATION
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arbitration and Mediation)
- Appeals
- Complex Contract and Commercial Litigation
- Contested Administrative Proceedings and Litigation: Banking
- Entertainment Litigation
- Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Litigation
- Privacy and Defamation
- Restrictive Covenants, Trade Secrets and Duty of Loyalty
- Terminations and Severance Arrangements
- Trade Secret Litigation
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- ENTERTAINMENT, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
- CORPORATE
- LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
Education
- J.D., St. John’s University School of Law, 1977
- B.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1973
Bar Admissions
- New York (1978)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1981)
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1978)
News
- Partner Kenneth Schulman Receives Ronald McDonald House New York Hope Award
- Pryor Cashman Represents Delta Galil in Acquisition of Major Apparel Brand LittleMissMatched
- Pryor Cashman Represents Organic Avenue in Connection with KKR Investment
- Pryor Cashman Represents Delta Galil in Acquisition of Major Apparel Brand
- Partner Kenneth Schulman Organizes Second Annual Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House With American Idol Stars
- Partner Kenneth Schulman Organizes Successful Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House with American Idol Stars
- Pryor Cashman Assists Nanoosh Restaurant Chain’s Continuing Expansion
- Pryor Cashman Clients and American Idol Stars Release First CDs
- Partner Kenneth Schulman Named Attorney of the Year in Apparel Industry
- Partners Howard Siegel and Kenneth Schulman Selected to Represent All 2008 American Idol Finalists
- Pryor Cashman Clients and American Idol Stars Release First CDs
- Pryor Cashman Closes Three Major Apparel Deals
- Partner Kenneth Schulman Appears on Paula Abdul's New Television Show
- Partner Kenneth Schulman and His Representation of American Idol Finalists Featured in Fashion Manuscript
- Pryor Cashman Selected To Represent All American Idol Finalists
Attorneys
Kenneth A. Schulman
Partnerkschulman@pryorcashman.com
New York, NY 10036-6569
Ken Schulman actively practices in the areas of licensing, intellectual property, celebrity and corporate brand development and protection, litigation/arbitration, and general commercial and corporate counseling.
In the course of his practice, Ken regularly represents companies, celebrities and other licensors in connection with the licensing, exploitation and protection of their intellectual property rights. Ken also represents an extensive list of licensees in their licensing or other acquisition of branded properties and in developing business relationships with celebrities and other owners of trademarks in the commercial and entertainment areas. Ken handles copyright and trademark litigations and general corporate and commercial litigations. Ken's practice encompasses clients in many fields, with a specialty in the textile, fashion, entertainment and related industries.
Ken is a 1977 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the St. John’s Law Review (1975-77) and the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence in Contracts.
Previous Positions
- Kreindler & Relkin, PC, Partner (1982-99)
Publications
- Author: Defamation of Public Figures and Private Persons: Times v. Sullivan Revisited, New York Supplement
Speaking Engagements
- American Arbitration Association's "Arbitration Day"
- New York State Bar Association seminars
- National Convention of Commercial Finance Attorneys Association
Teaching Positions
- Visiting Lecturer on Arbitration at New York University Law School (1996-97)
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association, Member, Committee on Arbitration (1989-92)
- Lawyers Association of the Textile and Apparel Industries, Vice President (1984-91)
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member, Committee on Arbitration (1982-85)
Distinctions
- Named Attorney of the Year in the Apparel Industry by The Mann Foundation (2008)
Other Activities
- Member of Volunteer Team at Ronald McDonald House in New York City, organizing and running weekly events for patients residing in the house and their families
- Pro bono legal work for Ronald McDonald House
