Robert Newman

Rob Newman advises global consumer brands, technology innovators, content creators, and publishers on legal matters at the intersection of privacy, marketing, and intellectual property. He provides his clients with practical, business-oriented counsel on privacy and marketing regulatory compliance matters; the protection and commercialization of their creative assets; and litigation risk avoidance in connection with data privacy, e-commerce, intellectual property, and emerging technologies. Rob is a founding member of the firm’s Chicago office.

Recognized for his dedication to client service, Rob is a trusted business advisor serving clients across complex privacy, technology, and intellectual property matters, including those related to:

- Privacy & Data Security

- Artificial Intelligence

- Advertising, Marketing & Media

- Technology Transactions

- Global IP Management & IP Disputes

Rob rejoined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2026, where he began his career as an associate in 2007.

Lawyers for the Creative Arts — Board of Directors

University of Illinois, Chicago — Adjunct Professor

Chicago Kent College of Law — Former Adjunct Professor

American Bar Association — IP Litigation Committee: Internet and Privacy Subcommittee, Former Co-Chair; Trademark Transactions Committee, Former Chair; Trademark Litigation Committee, Former Vice Chair; Trademark Legislation Committee, Former Vice Chair; Annual Review (Copyright Division), Former Vice Chair

International Trademark Association (INTA) — Internet Committee, Former member; GAC Subcommittee, Former Member

JD, Chicago-Kent College of Law (2006)

BA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2003)

Nationwide Advertising: Transactional & Regulatory (2023-2026); Illinois Media & Entertainment: Transactional (2023-2026)

Chambers USA

Privacy and Data Security Law (2020-2026), Advertising Law (2026)

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