$7.2 billion Cablevision System has appointed David Ellen as executive vice president and general counsel. He will report to Cablevision President and Chief Executive James Dolan.

Ellen joined Cablevision in 2004 as senior vice president and general counsel for cable, telecommunications, and programming. In his new role, he will oversee and direct Cablevision’s legal affairs company-wide.

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