Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, January 18, 2011
Mon, January 17, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the appointment of Andy Sherman to the executive team at Dolby as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. He will be responsible for managing the companya™s legal, regulatory, and intellectual property matters and will report to President and CEO Kevin Yeaman.
"Dolby is a world-class company and recognized as a leader within the entertainment technology industry"
aAndy has deep and proven experience in both corporate and technology law,a said Kevin Yeaman. aHis breadth of knowledge and experience will be a key advantage for the company as we continue to grow our business globally.a
Prior to joining Dolby, Mr. Sherman held the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel at CBS Interactive, where he oversaw the legal group advising CBSa™s online entertainment, mobile, technology, sports, news, games, lifestyle, and international business units. He joined CBS Interactive following CBSa™s acquisition of CNET Networks, where he served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Prior to joining CNET Networks, he held senior legal positions with global responsibility at a variety of public technology companies including Sybase, PeopleSoft, and Epiphany.
Mr. Sherman was in private practice with the law firm Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper) in the Silicon Valley, where he specialized in the representation of private and public technology companies in intellectual property and complex technology-related litigation and transactional matters. Mr. Sherman holds a JD from the University of the Pacific, as well as a BS degree in business administration from the University of Southern California.
aDolby is a world-class company and recognized as a leader within the entertainment technology industry,a said Andy Sherman. aWith a long history of innovation and growth, it is well placed to deliver outstanding solutions to partners around the world.a
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. For more information about Dolby Laboratories or Dolby® technologies, visit www.dolby.com.
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