Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC and its wholly-owned subsidiary Porzio Governmental Affairs announced the launch of a team Wednesday to support emerging businesses in New Jersey’s esports industry.Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC and its wholly-owned subsidiary Porzio Governmental Affairs announced the launch of a team Wednesday to support emerging businesses in New Jersey’s esports industry.

The team will include Porzio lawyers, lobbyists, and business and security consultants.

This initiative was inspired by the upcoming opening of its client technology services company Continent 8’s new data center, which will serve the needs of the internet gaming and sports wagering industries.

This is Continent 8’s second data center New Jersey. It’s projected to open in Atlantic City during the first quarter of 2019.

Morristown-based Porzio’s esports and business team will assist esports companies in the areas of governmental affairs, licensing, intellectual property, employment, contracts, data privacy, cybersecurity, and real estate.

“Entrepreneurs and companies emerging in the esports industry need business and legal advisors with entrepreneurial mindset,” said Porzio Managing Principal Vito Gagliardi in a statement. “Our model promotes the flexibility and creativity needed to support our clients with their high-growth opportunities.”