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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2020 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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Jason I. Epstein
Partner
150 Fourth Avenue North
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Nashville, TN 37219
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New York, NY 10017
Jason is the co–head of the firm's technology and procurement industry group. Jason and the technology team provide legal services to buyers and sellers of technology both domestically and internationally in various industries, from FinTech and HealthIT to auto and manufacturing. Jason has experience in business and technology negotiations from both the vendor and buyer perspectives...
Jason is the co–head of the firm's technology and procurement industry group. Jason and the technology team provide legal services to buyers and sellers of technology both domestically and internationally in various industries, from FinTech and HealthIT to auto and manufacturing. Jason has experience in business and technology negotiations from both the vendor and buyer perspectives including outsourcing, the Metaverse, licensing and joint ventures, technology transfer, hardware and software development and acquisition, supply chain, privacy and security, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and open source code. He and the team are also experienced in direct supply chain and indirect procurement for companies in various industries. Jason is an adjunct professor at the Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee, teaching "Law of Cyberspace".
He often serves as outside general counsel and relationship partner to companies in a variety of industries. His areas of focus include board governance, technology, venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, international commerce, and litigation. Whether advising clients of Fortune 500, mid–market, or small businesses (including under the SBA), he serves as an advisor to the C–Suite and inside General Counsel regarding business–related law.
including outsourcing, the Metaverse, licensing and joint ventures, technology transfer, hardware and software development and acquisition, supply chain, privacy and security, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and open source code. He and the team are also experienced in direct supply chain and indirect procurement for companies in various industries. Jason is an adjunct professor at the Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee, teaching "Law of Cyberspace".
He often serves as outside general counsel and relationship partner to companies in a variety of industries. His areas of focus include board governance, technology, venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, international commerce, and litigation. Whether advising clients of Fortune 500, mid–market, or small businesses (including under the SBA), he serves as an advisor to the C–Suite and inside General Counsel regarding business–related law.
Experience
Experience
- Outsourcing
- Healthcare IT
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing
- Hardware and software development and acquisition
- Privacy and security
- Cloud computing
- Open source code
- Procurement agreements
- Outside general counsel to various healthcare and technology companies
Representative Transactions
- Negotiated $20 million master agreement for paper manufacturer to outsource client’s IT security and infrastructure
- Negotiated $500 million master agreement for global consumer goods manufacturer and retailer for outsourcing client’s customer service, online ordering, shipping, customer payment, and application development functions
- Represented utility company in outsourcing its back office customer support services
- Represented company in outsourcing management of back office and call center services
- Represented company in outsourcing technology related to HR and accounting
- Represented energy company in outsourcing bill print and mailing operations to a third party
- Represented Fortune 100 in comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement involving entire IT department
- Represented procurement department of Fortune 200 company in various purchasing and technology transactions
- Represented HealthIT company as outside general counsel for all matters in extended care space
- Counseled Internet hardware and services provider in selling VolP and related hardware, software and services to Fortune 50 company and in selling Internet hardware, routers and switchers to various Fortune 200 companies
- Represent software development company as outside general counsel in all matters
- Represented hospital chain in the acquisition of an Electronic Medical Records software system
- Represented pathology laboratory draft and negotiate EMR donation software agreements
- Represented managed services and cloud computing company drafting and negotiating its sales contracts
- Represented corporate action financial software company in software licensing and services transaction with Fortune 100 financial company
- Regularly worked with corporate clients to develop template documents for vendors and purchasers, such as Master agreements, services agreements, equipment agreements, license agreements, software development agreements maintenance agreements, and outsourcing agreements
- Developed strategy and drafted electronic contracts for ISP company to govern all online services
Education
-
University of Tennessee College of Law,
JD
(1996)
- Student Materials Editor, Tennessee Law Review
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, BA, with highest honors (1992)
Admissions
- Tennessee
- New York
Practice Areas
Industries
Experience
- Outsourcing
- Healthcare IT
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing
- Hardware and software development and acquisition
- Privacy and security
- Cloud computing
- Open source code
- Procurement agreements
- Outside general counsel to various healthcare and technology companies
Representative Transactions
- Negotiated $20 million master agreement for paper manufacturer to outsource client’s IT security and infrastructure
- Negotiated $500 million master agreement for global consumer goods manufacturer and retailer for outsourcing client’s customer service, online ordering, shipping, customer payment, and application development functions
- Represented utility company in outsourcing its back office customer support services
- Represented company in outsourcing management of back office and call center services
- Represented company in outsourcing technology related to HR and accounting
- Represented energy company in outsourcing bill print and mailing operations to a third party
- Represented Fortune 100 in comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement involving entire IT department
- Represented procurement department of Fortune 200 company in various purchasing and technology transactions
- Represented HealthIT company as outside general counsel for all matters in extended care space
- Counseled Internet hardware and services provider in selling VolP and related hardware, software and services to Fortune 50 company and in selling Internet hardware, routers and switchers to various Fortune 200 companies
- Represent software development company as outside general counsel in all matters
- Represented hospital chain in the acquisition of an Electronic Medical Records software system
- Represented pathology laboratory draft and negotiate EMR donation software agreements
- Represented managed services and cloud computing company drafting and negotiating its sales contracts
- Represented corporate action financial software company in software licensing and services transaction with Fortune 100 financial company
- Regularly worked with corporate clients to develop template documents for vendors and purchasers, such as Master agreements, services agreements, equipment agreements, license agreements, software development agreements maintenance agreements, and outsourcing agreements
- Developed strategy and drafted electronic contracts for ISP company to govern all online services
Media
Recognitions
- Nashville Business Journal- Best of the Bar, Technology (2018)
- Globe Business Media Group 2014 Client Choice Award, Tennessee Information Technology law
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law (2006–2022); Lawyer of the Year, Information Technology Law, Nashville (2022)
- Best Lawyers' 2012 Nashville Information Technology Law Lawyer of the Year
- The Legal 500 United States, Corporate and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions (2007–2014); Intellectual Property, Media, Technology, and Telecoms, Information Technology Law (2007–2014); Media, Technology, and Telecoms – Outsourcing (2021)
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2009, 2012)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating (Technology & Science, Computers and Software, General Practice, Commercial Litigation)
Professional Activities
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Member
- American Telemedicine Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Board Member, Nashville Technology Council
- Cyberspace Law Committee, American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association
- Nashville Entrepreneurial Center, Board Member (as of December 2015)
- Moderator, Nelson Mullins LeanIn Initiative
- Adjunct professor, Vanderbilt University Law School, "The Law of Cyberspace" (Fall 2013–present)
Community
- Lifetime member, Friends of Children's Hospital
- Basketball coach, West Nashville Sports League (WNSL)
Jason is the co–head of the firm's technology and procurement industry group. Jason and the technology team provide legal services to buyers and sellers of technology both domestically and internationally in various industries, from FinTech and HealthIT to auto and manufacturing. Jason has experience in business and technology negotiations from both the vendor and buyer perspectives... including outsourcing, the Metaverse, licensing and joint ventures, technology transfer, hardware and software development and acquisition, supply chain, privacy and security, blockchain, Internet of Things, cloud computing, cryptocurrency, and open source code. He and the team are also experienced in direct supply chain and indirect procurement for companies in various industries. Jason is an adjunct professor at the Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee, teaching "Law of Cyberspace".
He often serves as outside general counsel and relationship partner to companies in a variety of industries. His areas of focus include board governance, technology, venture capital and private equity, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, international commerce, and litigation. Whether advising clients of Fortune 500, mid–market, or small businesses (including under the SBA), he serves as an advisor to the C–Suite and inside General Counsel regarding business–related law.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Outsourcing
- Healthcare IT
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Computing
- Hardware and software development and acquisition
- Privacy and security
- Cloud computing
- Open source code
- Procurement agreements
- Outside general counsel to various healthcare and technology companies
Representative Transactions
- Negotiated $20 million master agreement for paper manufacturer to outsource client’s IT security and infrastructure
- Negotiated $500 million master agreement for global consumer goods manufacturer and retailer for outsourcing client’s customer service, online ordering, shipping, customer payment, and application development functions
- Represented utility company in outsourcing its back office customer support services
- Represented company in outsourcing management of back office and call center services
- Represented company in outsourcing technology related to HR and accounting
- Represented energy company in outsourcing bill print and mailing operations to a third party
- Represented Fortune 100 in comprehensive IT outsourcing agreement involving entire IT department
- Represented procurement department of Fortune 200 company in various purchasing and technology transactions
- Represented HealthIT company as outside general counsel for all matters in extended care space
- Counseled Internet hardware and services provider in selling VolP and related hardware, software and services to Fortune 50 company and in selling Internet hardware, routers and switchers to various Fortune 200 companies
- Represent software development company as outside general counsel in all matters
- Represented hospital chain in the acquisition of an Electronic Medical Records software system
- Represented pathology laboratory draft and negotiate EMR donation software agreements
- Represented managed services and cloud computing company drafting and negotiating its sales contracts
- Represented corporate action financial software company in software licensing and services transaction with Fortune 100 financial company
- Regularly worked with corporate clients to develop template documents for vendors and purchasers, such as Master agreements, services agreements, equipment agreements, license agreements, software development agreements maintenance agreements, and outsourcing agreements
- Developed strategy and drafted electronic contracts for ISP company to govern all online services
Education
-
University of Tennessee College of Law,
JD
(1996)
- Student Materials Editor, Tennessee Law Review
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, BA, with highest honors (1992)
Admissions
- Tennessee
- New York
Practice Areas
- Blockchain & Digital Currency
- Cloud Computing, Licensing, & Transactions
- Electronic Signatures & Contracting
- Emerging Companies
- FinTech
- Health IT
- Outsourcing & Digital Transformation
- Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Industries
- Nashville Business Journal- Best of the Bar, Technology (2018)
- Globe Business Media Group 2014 Client Choice Award, Tennessee Information Technology law
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law (2006–2022); Lawyer of the Year, Information Technology Law, Nashville (2022)
- Best Lawyers' 2012 Nashville Information Technology Law Lawyer of the Year
- The Legal 500 United States, Corporate and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions (2007–2014); Intellectual Property, Media, Technology, and Telecoms, Information Technology Law (2007–2014); Media, Technology, and Telecoms – Outsourcing (2021)
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2009, 2012)
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating (Technology & Science, Computers and Software, General Practice, Commercial Litigation)
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Member
- American Telemedicine Association
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Board Member, Nashville Technology Council
- Cyberspace Law Committee, American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association
- Nashville Entrepreneurial Center, Board Member (as of December 2015)
- Moderator, Nelson Mullins LeanIn Initiative
- Adjunct professor, Vanderbilt University Law School, "The Law of Cyberspace" (Fall 2013–present)
- Lifetime member, Friends of Children's Hospital
- Basketball coach, West Nashville Sports League (WNSL)
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