Manatt Digital Media Expands Its Global Presence; Showcases Worldwide Digital Opportunity at Two International Conferences

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Manatt Digital Media, a full-service digital media division within Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, today announced it will co-sponsor and present at the upcoming MITA TechTalks in Punta Mita, Mexico, underscoring the firm's heightened dedication to global business. Manatt Digital Media (MDM) will also participate in the upcoming Slush tech event in Helsinki, Finland, serving as a "bridge to Hollywood" for Eurasian digital media companies and covering the event for online news publication VideoInk. 

Since launching 18 months ago, MDM has accelerated its international focus with business advisory engagements in Asia, Europe and Latin America, including work with major Latino-focused multi-channel network MiTu Networks.

"As the go-to connectors and thought leaders of digital media trends in Hollywood and globally, Manatt Digital Media is uniquely positioned to advise international clients on how to maximize their opportunities in today's hyper-growth mobile environment," said Peter Csathy, CEO of MDM. "The landscape is changing rapidly and companies' very survival in the future will be dependent upon a sharp digital strategy. We are thrilled to see our message and experience sought after on an ever-broadening international scale."

MDM is expanding its investment in Latin America by participating this month in the MITA TechTalks, an exclusive conference for global leaders of the tech, venture capital, policy and academic ecosystems in the U.S. and Mexico, which is quickly becoming an equivalent to the prestigious Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference. During the MITA TechTalks, Csathy will present on global digital trends and MDM Chairman Hale Boggs will participate in a panel offering legal insights on venture deals. Boggs will also share his experience during a workshop on cross-border legal issues. 

"This region is on the cusp of a landmark era for digital media and technology," said Boggs. "There are tremendous business and investment opportunities for companies who understand how to navigate the complex digital media and venture capital ecosystems. It is exciting for us at MDM to utilize our industry and legal know-how to enable innovative global businesses to flourish."

MDM is co-sponsoring the MITA Tech Talks with Manatt affiliate ManattJones Global Strategies, which provides strategic advice and advocacy to help clients identify new opportunities and resolve problems in the international marketplace, with a particular emphasis on Mexico and Latin America. Headed by MDM partner and ManattJones President and CEO Michael Camunez, former U.S. Asst. Secretary of Commerce, and Chairman James R. Jones, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, ManattJones has had a longstanding presence in Mexico, advising leading U.S. firms on their market entry and expansion and government relations strategies in Mexico.

MITA TechTalks will take place November 9-11, 2014, at the St. Regis Resort in Punta Mita. With a limited attendance of 130 participants, the conference is known for its elite networking opportunities, one-on-one breakout sessions and world-class social events. The entire event will be live-streamed on El Financiero/Bloomberg.

Slush is the focal point for Eurasian startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media. This year, Slush will bring together 10,000 attendees and more than 2,500 companies for the two-day event, which takes place November 18-19, 2014 in Helsinki.

About Manatt Digital Media
Manatt Digital Media is a full-service digital media platform created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, whatever the size or stage of the company, from startup to growth-stage to mature public companies. Manatt Digital Media uniquely offers a one-stop shop of professional services that is grounded in the legal and business experience of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, one of the world's most respected law firms in the media, entertainment and advertising industries. Manatt Digital Media offers its clients differentiated value and impact in multiple forms and across the life span of their companies – from venture stage to strategic relationship-building and artist access to business consulting and creative deal-making, including content licensing, distribution and M&A. For more information, visit www.manattdigitalmedia.com.

About ManattJones Global Strategies
ManattJones Global Strategies, with offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Mexico City and Monterrey (Nuevo Leon), was founded by former ambassadors Charles "Chuck" Manatt and James R. Jones, who now serves as chairman of ManattJones. Its professionals offer a unique blend of extensive political, diplomatic and international business experience, assisting clients with solving key market access problems and with the development and implementation of strategies for government relations, market and political risk assessment, public affairs, due diligence, and strategic intelligence. ManattJones, in consultation with legal professionals from Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, also advises foreign companies interested in investing and pursuing joint ventures and strategic acquisitions in the United States. For more information, visit www.manattjones.com.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is one of the nation's leading law and consulting firms, with offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco and Sacramento), New York (New York City and Albany) and Washington, D.C. The firm represents a sophisticated client base — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of practice areas and industry sectors. For more information, visit www.manatt.com

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