Phil Berg

Phil Berg is a highly experienced corporate attorney with a focus on M&A, finance, securities offerings, blockchain, and cybersecurity law. He serves as the Chairman of Otterbourg's Corporate department and the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Phil is a Certified Information Privacy Professional and an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. With over 25 years in the legal field, Phil has led initiatives in blockchain-based smart contracts and cryptoassets, representing clients in security token offerings. His expertise extends to advising private and public businesses, private equity firms, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs in various transactions, joint ventures, and corporate matters. Phil's background includes extensive experience in business acquisitions, corporate agreements, intellectual property licensing, and privacy-related issues.

Phil's educational background includes a J.D. in corporate law from Harvard Law School and a B.A. with high distinction in political theory and chemistry from the University of Virginia. He has held key roles at reputable organizations like Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and PRIMEDIA, Inc., where he executed multi-billion dollar transactions for Fortune 500 clients and structured numerous acquisitions and divestitures. Phil has also served as a Judicial Clerk at the U.S. Courts of Appeals.

As a former Partner at Otterbourg P.C., Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, and as VP of Business Development/Asst. Gen. Counsel at PRIMEDIA Inc., Phil has a proven track record of success in the legal and corporate sectors. His expertise covers a wide range of areas from corporate governance to data security, making him a valuable asset to clients seeking comprehensive legal guidance.