December 1, 2025 - New York, NY - The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA), the leading international network of advertising and marketing law practitioners, today announced the election of its new global officers.  

Brinsley Dresden, Partner and Co-Head of Advertising Law at Lewis Silkin in the United Kingdom, has been elected GALA’s Global Chairman, succeeding Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Managing Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz in New York, who has led the organization for the last 12 years.  In addition, Daniël Haije, Partner at Hoogenraad & Haak (Netherlands), was re-elected as Global Vice Chairman; Allison Fitzpatrick, Partner at Davis & Gilbert (USA), was elected as Global Secretary, and Jose Antonio Arochi, Partner at Arochi & Lindner (Mexico), was elected as Global Treasurer.  Greenbaum will continue to serve on GALA’s Executive Committee as Immediate Past President.  

Greenbaum stated, “I am absolutely thrilled with Brinsley’s election as GALA’s new Global Chairman.  As the long-time member from the United Kingdom, Brinsley and his firm have been extraordinary contributors to GALA.  He is a great lawyer, colleague, and friend, and there is no one better suited to take on this role.  Under Brinsley’s leadership, and with election of Daniël, Allison, and Jose to global leadership roles, great things are in store for GALA.”  

Dresden’s election as Global Chairman reflects his longstanding leadership within GALA and his reputation as a prominent voice in the global advertising law community.  

Commending on his election, Dresden stated, “I am honored to have been elected to serve as GALA’s Global President, taking over from Jeff Greenbaum, who has led GALA with such distinction. Advertising and marketing are global in ambition, but local in execution. GALA’s network brings together deeply experienced lawyers who understand both the regulatory frameworks and the practical realities of launching campaigns in markets across the world. I look forward to further strengthening our collaboration, deepening our thought leadership, and helping members and their clients stay ahead of emerging issues, from sustainability claims and influencer marketing to AI‑enabled advertising and data‑driven personalization.”

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