Anthony Palumbo
About Anthony Palumbo
Anthony Palumbo serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Chobani, where he focuses on intellectual property and privacy compliance. He has extensive legal experience, having previously worked at Mars, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, and other firms.
Work at Chobani
Anthony Palumbo has been with Chobani since 2017, currently serving as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. In this role, he is the sole intellectual property attorney, responsible for developing and protecting the company's intellectual property on a global scale. He manages the global trademark docket and oversees the filing and prosecution of applications to protect Chobani's brands internationally. Additionally, Palumbo chairs the Privacy Compliance Team, collaborating with members from various departments including IT, Marketing, Sales, and People. He also negotiates joint venture and co-manufacturing proposals, along with material transfer, research and development, and supply agreements to support product development and business expansion.
Previous Experience
Before joining Chobani, Anthony Palumbo held several legal positions. He worked at Mars as Senior Counsel from 2015 to 2017 and as Counsel from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, he was an Associate at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP from 2007 to 2013 in Washington D.C. He also worked as an Associate at Oblon Spivak from 2006 to 2007 in Alexandria, Virginia, and at Hartman & Craven LLP from 2004 to 2006 in New York. Earlier in his career, he served as a Law Clerk at Gottlieb, Rackman & Reisman, P.C. in 2003 and had a brief stint at Colgate Palmolive in 2002 focusing on Trademarks and Copyright.
Education and Expertise
Anthony Palumbo earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Cardozo School of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property, from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in History and Government from Cornell University, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in intellectual property law, privacy compliance, and corporate legal matters.
Intellectual Property Management
At Chobani, Anthony Palumbo is responsible for the development and protection of the company's intellectual property. He manages the global trademark docket and oversees the filing and prosecution of applications to safeguard Chobani's brands. He partners with various teams, including R&D, Labs, and New Product Development, to identify and protect new technologies, processes, methods, and trade secrets. Additionally, he instituted a trade secret program aimed at preventing the disclosure, misappropriation, and theft of sensitive information.
Privacy Compliance Initiatives
Anthony Palumbo chairs the Privacy Compliance Team at Chobani, which includes members from IT, Marketing, Sales, and People departments. He implements new and revised workflows in response to the expansion of state privacy laws, ensuring that Chobani remains compliant with evolving legal standards. His role is crucial in navigating the complexities of privacy regulations and protecting consumer data.