TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Jan 19, 2021

Adams and Reese today announced that managing partner Gif Thornton has appointed Edward H. Playfair to serve as partner in charge of the firm’s Nashville office. Playfair has been with the firm since 2009 and has extensive experience in the areas of United States and international trademarks, brand protection, e-commerce and franchising and is the Intellectual Property Team Leader. He previously practiced international law in the United Kingdom and is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. Playfair was previously an independent consultant to The Coca-Cola Company on sponsorship and brand promotion initiatives at the XIX Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City 2002, and at The Masters golf tournament. Adams and Reese has a partner in charge in each of its offices throughout the southern United States and Washington, D.C.