Eric Ascalon

In Eric's role as Vice President of Development for Catalyst, he works collaboratively with municipal officials and stakeholders to establish public/private partnerships that fulfill community needs at no cost to taxpayers.

He is an enthusiastic team builder that draws on years of experience as a business development professional in the art and design industry, and as a transactional attorney.

Eric's commitment to the community can be noted through leadership roles in various groups and nonprofits, including as Chairman of the acclaimed Garden State Film Festival. A recent Ironman 140.6 finisher, Eric's personal interests include distance running and triathlon.

• Land Use & Zoning
• Art Law

New Jersey

Since 1996

New York

Since 1998

Vice President of Development

Catalyst Experiential

2018 - Current

Catalyst Experiential is redefining the physical form of communication by integrating visual communication technology with municipal landmarks, public safety facilities, and community gathering places. Imagine dog parks, pedestrian bridges, art centers, or fire stations that serve the public while enabling the local government, schools, charities, and businesses to speak directly to the community they serve. We work closely with communities to understand their needs so that we can develop solutions at no cost to taxpayers. The solutions frequently transform under-utilized property into a community asset that combines art, architecture, and advertising in a unique way.

Attorney at Law / Of Counsel

Steinberg Law Group, LLC / Esquire Express, LLC

2012 - 2018

Provided comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses, handling an array of administrative, transactional, commercial, and real estate matters. Additionally, directed business development and recruitment activities for Esquire Express, LLC, an affiliated organization that provides real estate settlement services to mortgage lenders and title companies.

Vice President & General Manager / Counsel

Ascalon Studios, Inc.

2001 - 2018

Business Development Director/Legal Counsel. Represented firm that specializes in the creation of large-scale site-specific art and design projects for institutional, commercial, and public spaces throughout North America. Duties included business development, general business management, marketing, public relations, client relations, social media networking, and the creation and execution of sales and design presentations. Additionally, served as legal counsel with respect to matters pertaining to contracts, licensing, regulation, collections, copyright/artists' rights, employment law, transactional law, and general business law.

Vice President & General Counsel

LeaseAir

1999 - 2001

Managed legal affairs of an aircraft finance company specializing in the creation of operating lease packages for general aviation and corporate aircraft.

Attorney (Associate)

Fischbein Badillo Wagner Harding (Formerly Florio & Perrucci, P.C.)

1998 - 1999

Emphisis in civil litigation. Responsibilities included court appearances, composing pleadings, briefs, affidavits, legal memoranda and discovery demands for cases before federal and state courts of both New York and New Jersey.

Judicial Clerk

State of Alaska Superior Court, Anchorage

1996 - 1997

One year Judicial Clerkship appointment for the Honorable Judge Rene J. Gonzalez.

Summer Legal Associate, Bethel & Anchorage Offices

Alaska Legal Services Corporation

1994 - 1995

Assisted indigent individuals, families, and Native Alaskan communities in a range of administrative and civil legal matters.

American University

J.D.

1993 - 1996

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Editor-in-Chief The American Jurist, Public Interest Law Clinic, Dean's Assistant, The George Washington University Law School Project for Older Prisoners (POPS), Legal Intern for the U.S. Department of Justice (Aviation & Admiralty Branch).

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway

B.A. (1993) | Political Science, Philosophy, Art History

1989 - 1993

Honors: Rutgers Merit Scholar, Political Science Honors Society

Activities: Class Representative in Student Government, Rutgers Review, Eagleton Institute of Politics Undergraduate Associate, Sigma Alpha Mu

Who's Who in American Art

Marquis Publishing

2006

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Who's Who in America

Marquis Publishing

2006

2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Garden State Film Festival

Chairman

2015 - Current

Activities: Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Jersey’s premier independent film festival. Established in 2002, the Garden State Film Festival, a 503(c)(3) non-profit, takes place annually at venues throughout Asbury Park, New Jersey. Over 200 films from across the globe are screened during the course of each festival weekend (held annually in late March).

New York State Bar  # 2880987

Member

1998 - Current

New Jersey State Bar

Member

1996 - Current

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Admitted

1996 - Current

Cherry Hill Township Historical Commission

Appointed Member

2005 - 2009

Cherry Hill Township Arts Advisory Board

Appointed Member

2006 - 2008

American Guild of Judaic Art (AGJA)

Treasurer & Member of the Board of Directors

2002 - 2005

Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA)

Panel Attorney

1997 - 2001

Certified Civil Mediator

New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators

2011

Private Pilot, SEL

Federal Aviation Administration

1994

Notary Public

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania