Jeffrey D. Adelman, GC Of j2 Global, Inc., Has Died

j2 Global, Inc. announced that Jeffrey D. Adelman, 48, our Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 2000, has died after a brief illness. “Jeff was a tremendously talented lawyer, leader and businessman who made a lasting contribution to our Company and to each of us individually during his more than 14 years with j2,” said Richard Ressler, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Jeff’s wide range of knowledge – including law, tax, M&A and patents, along with his thoughtful and analytical mind – made him a great problem solver and valuable advisor.” Adelman joined j2 in September 2000 after nearly seven years in private legal practice. Over his years at j2, he helped to evolve the company’s corporate structure, assisted in the Company’s M&A program and started the intellectual property division.