Manage all aspects of business affairs, legal, and contractual matters related to commercial productions. Collaborate closely with internal teams, external partners, agencies, and clients to ensure proper contracting, smooth operations, legal compliance, IP issues, and risk mitigation across all projects.Key Responsibilities:1) Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate and draft a variety of contracts including client agreements, talent contracts, vendor agreements, and licensing agreements. Review and analyze contractual terms, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements. Maintain an organized system for tracking contracts, key dates, and obligations throughout the project lifecycle.2) Legal Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards pertaining to commercial production, intellectual property rights, talent rights, and advertising standards. Advise internal teams on legal and regulatory issues, providing guidance to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.3) Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential legal and business risks associated with commercial productions and develop strategies to mitigate them. Provide proactive risk management guidance to internal stakeholders, offering solutions to minimize exposure and protect the company's interests.4) Client Relations: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding business affairs and legal and contractual matters, fostering positive relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with client representatives to negotiate terms, address concerns, and resolve disputes in a friendly and professional manner.

Private practice for clients primarily in the entertainment and media industries. I provide counsel on a broad range of issues in entertainment, including contract drafting and negotiations for film, TV, and new media production, as well as IP issues.

Line Producer of "79 Parts," an independent feature comedy from director Ari Taub.Co-Producer of "Finding Sofia," an independent feature film currently streaming online.

- As law clerk, researched legal issues in criminal and civil appeals, and researched and wrote confidential reports for the Justices for criminal appeals.- As court attorney, drafted confidential reports for the Justices for motions on civil and criminal appeals, including motions to enlarge, dismiss, habeas corpus, poor person relief and assignment of counsel, amicus curiae briefs, consolidate, and applications to stay appeals.