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News | 10.27.25

Keith Markel Co-Chairs New Fashion Industry Sector for Mackrell International

Morrison Cohen Partner Keith Markel, chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice and co-chair of the Luxury Brands Group, has been appointed co-chair of Mackrell International’s new Fashion Industry Sector. He serves alongside Chris Cooke, partner at Santiago Mediano Abogados in Spain.

Keith advises numerous retail and fashion brands nationwide on labor and employment matters, while Chris focuses on intellectual property, brand protection, franchising and commercial matters for retail and fashion clients.

The new sector has already attracted strong interest from Mackrell member firms working in IP, employment, contracts, brand protection, sustainability and business strategy. It provides a dynamic forum for collaboration and insight-sharing among lawyers advising fashion industry clients worldwide.

A founding member of Mackrell International and the New York member firm for 35 years, Morrison Cohen is part of a global network of 4,500 lawyers in 100 key cities. Member firms combine deep local knowledge with international reach, enabling them to deliver exceptional, informed counsel to a diverse range of businesses.

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