Whether it's the next large commercial transaction, advising on sourcing and supply arrangements, branding and marketing, licensing and other intellectual property matters, or executing new technology and distribution platforms, Meryl Bernstein partners with her clients to bring practical solutions in real time. She co-heads the firm's Global Retail, Consumer Products, and Fashion group.

Meryl brings her extensive skills in e-commerce and technology transactions to the Hogan Lovells Intellectual Property team and Technology, Media, and Telecoms industry group. On a daily basis, Meryl helps internet, fashion, software, pharmaceutical, and financial companies with a range of technology, trademark, copyright, marketing, and general commercial issues. Meryl also helps her clients with cutting-edge issues relating to their social media presence, online marketing, and business initiatives. Meryl has significant experience handling life sciences transactions, including collaboration and license agreements, development agreements and supply agreements, as well as overseeing contract review and diligence matters for large-scale life sciences acquisitions.

Meryl's experience as assistant general counsel at Gilt Groupe, the e-commerce company based in New York City, means that she understands the importance of practical legal advice with a quick turnaround. At Gilt, Meryl oversaw all intellectual property matters and advised on a range of commercial agreements, handling key relationships with fashion brands, and on legal issues relating to supply agreements, supply chains, logistics, and sourcing issues, as well as brand-related copyright and trademark issues. Meryl also handled the development, implementation, and administration of sweepstakes, contests, and promotions companywide, including on social media platforms.

Meryl previously practiced law with distinction at another international law firm in New York City, where she advised on intellectual property issues in the largest high-profile mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and financing transactions in the world.

Meryl serves as the President of the Board of Ellevate's Washington, D.C. chapter. Ellevate was founded by Sallie Krawcheck and is a global professional women's network focused on investing in women in the workplace. The D.C. chapter is one of the largest nationwide, with over 500 members. Meryl manages board matters, fundraising, programming, and membership. She is also active with the firm's ongoing initiatives for the advancement of women and girls.