News & Events

Stephanie Blumstein was a speaker this year at the American Bar Association’s 44th Annual Forum on Franchising in Atlanta, Georgia.  On October 14 and 15, 2021, Ms. Blumstein co-presented a program titled “Eureka or Gotcha Moment? Reliance, Materiality, and Loss Causation: Analysis of Key Elements of Franchisee Claims for Franchise Disclosure,” focusing on franchisee claims based on improper franchise disclosures and the related issues of reliance, materiality, and loss causation. 

Michael Einbinder has been ranked as one of the top franchise attorneys in the United States by Chambers and Partners in the 2021 USA Ranking Guide. Chambers and Partners is a London-based organization that conducts independent research into the top law firms and attorneys worldwide, ranking them based upon their expertise and experience, client-service, effectiveness, as well as other factors. We are honored to have one of our own be recognized by such a prestigious organization.

Einbinder & Dunn LLP will be attending the 2021 IFA Legal Symposium on May 4^th – 6^th. Mackenzie Dimitri and Stephanie Blumstein will both be speakers in this year’s programming. Mackenzie will be a speaker on a panel for a program entitled, “Legal and Moral Considerations When Including Social Justice Issues In Brand Positioning and Control”, focusing on the legal issues associated with social justice or political statements and positions and how moral and political principles affect them. Stephanie will be a speaker on a panel for a program entitled, “Basics Track: Franchise Litigation” focusing on important procedural considerations, typical claims and defenses, and practical strategies for optimizing your likelihood of success whether in settlement or trial. Be sure to register for the IFA Legal Symposium here: https://www.franchise.org/events/2021-legal-symposium

Congratulations to Michael Einbinder, Richard Bayer, Mackenzie Dimitri and Stephanie Blumstein on being named Legal Eagles for 2021 by Franchise Times. The team at Einbinder & Dunn LLP is dedicated to providing high quality legal services to the franchising industry and all of us here appreciate the recognition by Franchise Times.

Mackenzie Dimitri was recognized as a Rising Star by IR Global this week. IR Global is a legal, accounting and financial networking group, operating in 155 jurisdictions throughout the world. Ms. Dimitri’s achievement was featured on a newsletter distributed to all IR Global members, worldwide.

Michael Einbinder was a guest on the 12th episode of Ricardo R. Matos’ podcast, The Inside Story on Franchising. They discussed the steps franchisors and franchisees can take to navigate through the pandemic to the beginning stages of developing and growing their franchises. Very informative.

Congratulations to Einbinder & Dunn client, Andrew Kwon, on his recent interview with Forbes, discussing the release of his debut bridal collection, “Collection 1: Reminiscence.” Beautiful work Andrew and congratulations!

Einbinder & Dunn LLP is happy to announce that Mackenzie Dimitri has been promoted to Partner. Congratulations!

Mackenzie Dimitri is a member of the Women’s Caucus Steering Committee, and worked with her fellow committee-members over the past several months to plan and host a successful event yesterday evening for the virtual ABA Forum on Franchising’s Franchise in Focus. The first-ever virtual event for the Women’s Caucus featured a discussion by an all-star panel of female attorneys, and led by coach and CEO of Slater Success, Ivy Slater. Among other things, the panel discussed practical realities and advice for attorneys navigating advancement in a law firm or corporate environment.

Congratulations to Michael Einbinder for being included on the 2021 Best Lawyers in America list by Best Lawyers.com. Thank you to all of Mr. Einbinder peers who recognize him as one of the best.