Rob Bertsche

Partner (Media and First Amendment Law) at Klaris Law PLLC

Rob Bertsche is a prominent media and First Amendment law attorney who was formerly a partner at Prince Lobel Tye LLP in Boston. He served as the Chair of the Media and Intellectual Property Law Group at Prince Lobel Tye from March 2003 to July 2021, spending over 18 years with the firm.3

During his time at Prince Lobel, Bertsche established himself as a leading figure in media law:

Areas of Expertise

First Amendment Law
Litigation - First Amendment
Media Law

Bertsche was consistently recognized for his accomplishments in these practice areas by Best Lawyers in America.2 5

Professional Background

Prior to joining Prince Lobel, Bertsche practiced law for 13 years at Hill & Barlow. Before his legal career, he worked as a daily newspaper reporter and magazine editor.1

Notable Roles and Contributions

Outside general counsel to the New England Newspaper and Press Association
Outside general counsel to the New England First Amendment Coalition
Panelist at Harvard Law School symposiums on media law topics4

Career Move

In August 2021, Bertsche left Prince Lobel to join New York-based Klaris Law. This move was seen as significant in the local media law scene, as Bertsche had been instrumental in building Prince Lobel's media law practice.1

At Klaris Law, Bertsche continues to lead what is referred to as the firm's "newsroom practice," focusing on:

Prepublication and pre-broadcast review
Responding to subpoenas
Filing FOIA requests and access motions

Bertsche's move to Klaris Law was motivated by the need for a larger platform with a deep bench of experienced media lawyers to better serve his clients' needs.1