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Eric TaussigAttorney and Legal Consultant |
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Eric Taussig was born in London, England. He was admitted to the Bar after receiving his law degree from the New York University School of Law in 1971. Eric also has an MA in International Relations from New York University and a BA from Adelphi University. After graduation from Law School, he initially served as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York (1971-1974) under J. Lee Rankin , former United States Solicitor General in the administration of President Eisenhower, and subsequently as a Senior Attorney for CBS, Inc. (1974-1977) in the television, radio and Columbia Records divisions. From December 1977 to June 2002, Eric held various positions in the Legal Department of Philip Morris Incorporated, Philip Morris Companies Inc., Philip Morris Management Corp. and Philip Morris International Inc. (Altria Group, Inc.). He last held the positions of Vice President and Associate General Counsel of Philip Morris Management Corp and Philip Morris International Inc. handling various legal matters, including commercial transactions, litigation, labor and employment matters, benefit plan, privacy issues, tax audits, etc. Since formal retirement from Altria, Eric has been a Legal Consultant to Altria as well as for other clients advising on matters relating to labor, employment law, ERISA, employee benefit plans, international transactions and privacy policy issues. Eric is a member of the Bar in New Hampshire, New York, The District of Columbia and is admitted to practice before various NH and NY Federal District Courts, the 2nd and 4th US Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Eric also serves as a Board Member of the Loon Preservation Committee (Audubon Society of New Hampshire) and on the Moultonborough Town Planning Board.
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