Mary Jane Saunders
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Olukayode David Koleosho
Working with Mary Jane, has both been an honor and a privilege. As SFAFT's General Counsel Mary Jane has alway been a strong and passionate advocate for both the SUBWAY Brand and the people behind it. She has alway been someone who has been approachable and excisable with all legal matters. Providing advice that was both understandable and actionable. With great fondness, I am happy to recommend Mary Jane Saunders.
Joshua Kaufman
I worked closely with Mary Jane as a partner at Venable for many years. She is a consummate professional. She knows IP, copyright, trademark, trade-secrets, and e-commerce law inside and out. She is an excellent litigator, a tenacious negotiator and is passionate about her clients. Mary Jane was a pleasure to work with. She is insightful, helpful and a true team player. When she left Venable to take an in-house position, it was not only a loss to the firm, but it was a personal loss as well. I would highly recommend her for any in-house position or partnership in any law firm.
Olukayode David Koleosho
Working with Mary Jane, has both been an honor and a privilege. As SFAFT's General Counsel Mary Jane has alway been a strong and passionate advocate for both the SUBWAY Brand and the people behind it. She has alway been someone who has been approachable and excisable with all legal matters. Providing advice that was both understandable and actionable. With great fondness, I am happy to recommend Mary Jane Saunders.
Joshua Kaufman
I worked closely with Mary Jane as a partner at Venable for many years. She is a consummate professional. She knows IP, copyright, trademark, trade-secrets, and e-commerce law inside and out. She is an excellent litigator, a tenacious negotiator and is passionate about her clients. Mary Jane was a pleasure to work with. She is insightful, helpful and a true team player. When she left Venable to take an in-house position, it was not only a loss to the firm, but it was a personal loss as well. I would highly recommend her for any in-house position or partnership in any law firm.
Olukayode David Koleosho
Working with Mary Jane, has both been an honor and a privilege. As SFAFT's General Counsel Mary Jane has alway been a strong and passionate advocate for both the SUBWAY Brand and the people behind it. She has alway been someone who has been approachable and excisable with all legal matters. Providing advice that was both understandable and actionable. With great fondness, I am happy to recommend Mary Jane Saunders.
Joshua Kaufman
I worked closely with Mary Jane as a partner at Venable for many years. She is a consummate professional. She knows IP, copyright, trademark, trade-secrets, and e-commerce law inside and out. She is an excellent litigator, a tenacious negotiator and is passionate about her clients. Mary Jane was a pleasure to work with. She is insightful, helpful and a true team player. When she left Venable to take an in-house position, it was not only a loss to the firm, but it was a personal loss as well. I would highly recommend her for any in-house position or partnership in any law firm.
Olukayode David Koleosho
Working with Mary Jane, has both been an honor and a privilege. As SFAFT's General Counsel Mary Jane has alway been a strong and passionate advocate for both the SUBWAY Brand and the people behind it. She has alway been someone who has been approachable and excisable with all legal matters. Providing advice that was both understandable and actionable. With great fondness, I am happy to recommend Mary Jane Saunders.
Joshua Kaufman
I worked closely with Mary Jane as a partner at Venable for many years. She is a consummate professional. She knows IP, copyright, trademark, trade-secrets, and e-commerce law inside and out. She is an excellent litigator, a tenacious negotiator and is passionate about her clients. Mary Jane was a pleasure to work with. She is insightful, helpful and a true team player. When she left Venable to take an in-house position, it was not only a loss to the firm, but it was a personal loss as well. I would highly recommend her for any in-house position or partnership in any law firm.
Credentials
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Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating - AV
Martindale-Hubbell
Experience
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Beer Institute
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Counsel
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May 2011 - Present
Counsel for trade association of brewers, importers and suppliers. Responsible for all legal matters affecting association and its industry members. Counsel for trade association of brewers, importers and suppliers. Responsible for all legal matters affecting association and its industry members.
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General Counsel
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Jul 2006 - Jun 2010
Counsel to franchisee-run advertising and marketing trust. Counsel to franchisee-run advertising and marketing trust.
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Partner
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Jun 1997 - Jul 2006
Chair, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Practice Group. Chair, Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Practice Group.
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Partner
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Jun 1991 - Jun 1997
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Associate
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Dec 1990 - Jun 1991
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General Counsel
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Mar 1989 - Dec 1990
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Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Associate General Counsel
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Jan 1983 - Mar 1989
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Staff Attorney
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Oct 1981 - Dec 1982
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Education
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Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
J.D., Law -
Virginia Tech
B.A., History