Mark Lesniak
YourNewYorkCounsel (tm)
New York
NY
About
YourNewYorkCounsel(tm) has worked with its clients to open bars, restaurants, and event venues; defend and prosecute lawsuits; and even to build 15 acres of parks. We believe if you have the correct approach almost anything is achievable and offer advice that is practical and conscious of your bottom line (and your time).
YourNewYorkCounsel (tm) was created by Mark Leśniak in 2015 while living in Colombia. Mark began his legal career working in consumer branding as well as federally regulated media mergers,… read more acquisitions and compliance, including working on the $120mil acquisition (in 2010) of the third highest rated station in a top five U.S. radio market. Mark then joined Grand Central, an iconic Downton Miami venue and event space and was co-creator of Grand Central Park, until their demise in 2015.
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"I was on a really tight budget starting my lemonade business. Mark loved the brand and worked with me so we could be protected when we got started. Mark is always there when you need him."
"Years ago, when I met Mark, my business partners and I were trying to accomplish something that everyone said couldn't be done. Mark managed to find a legal and compliant way to accomplish our goals. We have continued to work together ever since."
"Mark has worked with me now for over a decade. He is committed to his clients and invests in their future. We have been blessed with a lot of success and (although I miss the big discounts) I am glad we are successful with Mark along the way. -Aramis Lorie"
"We needed to get approval for our design cirriculum which at the time was very forward thinking, no grades, all project based; Mark's strategy and team got it provisionally approved with final approval pending completion of the facilities. Mark thinks like a designer; he's a problem solver. -Franco Lodato"
Work History
Grand Central Entertainment Group
Director, Legal Affairs
Nov 2010 - Nov 2015
Manage legal, regulatory, governmental, and public affairs for entertainment group managing ten to fifteen events daily in three venues as well as community affairs programing and neighborhood improvement initiatives.
Leibowitz & Associates
Attorney
Jun 2008 - Oct 2010
Purchase and sell federally regulated media assets; federal licensing prosecution, defense and compliance; branding and talent licensing.
Colgate-Palmolive
Legal Affairs Consultant, Trademarks, Prosecution, Counterfeiting, Licensing and Acquisition
May 2006 - May 2008
Prosecute domestic and international trademark registrations and customs. Managing licensing with subsidiaries and third party partners. Working with domestic and international teams on anti-counterfeiting and other cross border proceedings. Execute prosecutions for brand roll out in Europe and Africa.