Deirdre Long Absolonne
Overview
Nonprofit organizations and brand owners trust Deirdre Long Absolonne as outside general counsel dedicated to advancing their mission while mitigating risk. Deirdre drafts and negotiates key contracts and advises on corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, policy, and other matters, teaming with clients and colleagues to provide holistic support.
Career & Education
- Harvard University, B.A., cum laude, 1994
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1998
- New York
- Connecticut
Deirdre is a tenacious advocate with a strong moral code. Her work is impeccable. She is always eager to help further our mission and is able to meet challenging deadlines. Deirdre’s legal acumen, responsiveness, and professionalism are unrivaled. It is a joy to work with her.
— Senior Vice President and General Counsel of a Nonprofit Health System
Deirdre's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.07.23
New Transparency Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities in California
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Health Care Access and Information of the California Health and Human Services Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) with regulations that would implement new financial and ownership transparency requirements for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) in California.
Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.17.22
New York Supreme Court Shoots Down New York Attorney General’s Bid to Dissolve the NRA
Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.16.21
NFT Risks and Opportunities in the IP, Advertising, and Brand Management Spaces
Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.28.21
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 & 2021 USPTO Fee Changes
Representative Matters
- Represented a major religious and charitable organization in connection with the receipt and allocation of a multibillion-dollar donation.
- Represented a $120 million private grantmaking foundation in drafting grant agreements and corporate governance matters.
- Represented a skilled nursing facility in trademark registrations and the successful settlement of opposition by a major national health system.
- Represented a health system in the sale of a skilled nursing facility.
- Represented a major religious and charitable organization in drafting and negotiating many trademark license and promotion agreements, vendor agreements, and internal policies.
Deirdre's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.07.23
New Transparency Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities in California
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Health Care Access and Information of the California Health and Human Services Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) with regulations that would implement new financial and ownership transparency requirements for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) in California.
Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.17.22
New York Supreme Court Shoots Down New York Attorney General’s Bid to Dissolve the NRA
Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.16.21
NFT Risks and Opportunities in the IP, Advertising, and Brand Management Spaces
Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.28.21
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 & 2021 USPTO Fee Changes
Insights
Deirdre's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 08.07.23
New Transparency Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities in California
On July 21, 2023, the Department of Health Care Access and Information of the California Health and Human Services Agency released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Proposed Rule”) with regulations that would implement new financial and ownership transparency requirements for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) in California.
Client Alert | 5 min read | 03.17.22
New York Supreme Court Shoots Down New York Attorney General’s Bid to Dissolve the NRA
Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.16.21
NFT Risks and Opportunities in the IP, Advertising, and Brand Management Spaces
Client Alert | 4 min read | 01.28.21
Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 & 2021 USPTO Fee Changes
