Ed Klaris

With more than 20 years of experience at major media companies like Condé Nast, The New Yorker, and ABC News, Ed Klaris is a leader in the fields of media, intellectual property, M&A and law.

As Senior Vice President at Conde Nast, Ed led all domestic and international licensing efforts, as well as digital content initiatives, and strategic partnerships.  He worked extensively with brands such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired, and GQ.

Ed is Founder and Principal of KlarisIP, a management consulting and legal services firm focused on monetizing content and brands across platforms, channels, devices, and countries.  He handles IP portfolio management, IP transactions and licenses, as well as content marketing and media law.   Ed is also a Managing Director of DeSilva & Phillips, a leading media investment bank founded in 1996, where he covers M&A in digital media, technology, and eCommerce.

Ed has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Columbia Law School since 2005, has been Chairman of the Board of Pilobolus, a leading modern dance company, since 2002, and sits on the Communications Committee of Human Rights Watch.