About Domenic
Domenic Romano is the founder and managing partner of Romano Law PLLC, a prominent New York-based firm that specializes in business, entertainment, and intellectual property law. Established in 2003, the firm is located at 55 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Under his leadership, Romano Law offers a comprehensive range of services, including business structuring, litigation, employment disputes, licensing, and complex contract negotiations. This diverse expertise positions the firm as a key player in the legal field of New York. Romano's educational background is impressive and diverse. He earned his LL.M. in International Business from Columbia University in 1992, following a B.A.
in Jurisprudence from Oxford University in 1991. He later obtained his LL.B. from Dalhousie University in 1994. These qualifications laid a strong foundation for his legal career. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1993 and the Ontario Bar in 1996, Romano has cultivated a rich professional journey. Before founding Romano Law, he practiced corporate law at notable firms such as Jones Day and Hahn & Hessen LLP. Served as in-house counsel at Pasteur Merieux Connaught in Toronto, which is now known as Sanofi Pasteur.
In addition to his legal practice, Romano is deeply involved in various professional organizations. He is a member of the New York City Bar Association, the Brooklyn Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association's Business Law and Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Sections. His commitment to fostering connections among legal professionals is evident through his founding of the Business Lawyers Group, the Managing Partners Group, and the Entertainment Lawyers Group in New York City. These networks aim to enhance collaboration and support among attorneys in the competitive legal field. Romano's contributions to the legal community have not gone unnoticed. He has been recognized annually in the New York Metro Super Lawyers list since 2015, and in 2022, he was included in the prestigious Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers list. That same year, he received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating, a distinction awarded by peers for exceptional legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards.
His reputation as a leading attorney is further solidified by his membership in the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (TV Academy), where he serves as an Emmy voter. Fluent in English, Italian, and French, Romano has also established himself as a legal commentator. His insights have been featured on major networks such as NBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg TV. His legal analysis has been quoted in prominent publications, including the New York Times, The Independent, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, and Adweek. Outside of his legal career, Romano is an avid marathon runner, having completed eight marathons across various cities, including New York and Rome. He is also a history enthusiast who actively participates in TV Academy events, celebrating what he considers the "platinum age of television," with shows like "The Sopranos" and "Breaking Bad" among his favorites.
