Amanda Rae Simon Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa

- Counsel, draft, review and negotiate contractual and other matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients in a wide range of areas such as licensing, distribution, content acquisition, film production, post-production, television, video-on-demand, digital platforms, TVOD, SVOD, pay-per-view, music, synchronization, master use, marketing, nondisclosure, noncircumvention, media and technology, copyright, trademark, internet, online publishing, assignments, production, distribution… Show more - Counsel, draft, review and negotiate contractual and other matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients in a wide range of areas such as licensing, distribution, content acquisition, film production, post-production, television, video-on-demand, digital platforms, TVOD, SVOD, pay-per-view, music, synchronization, master use, marketing, nondisclosure, noncircumvention, media and technology, copyright, trademark, internet, online publishing, assignments, production, distribution, management, artist performance, book and music publishing, sponsorship, endorsement, and event planning. - Arbitrate and mediate for the Better Business Bureau, Tri-state Region as well as Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia. - Set up corporations and other business organizations. - Assist in guiding career strategy for corporate, athlete and entertainer clients. Show less

Philadelphia, Pa

Counsel to multi-media corporation with international reach. Negotiate, draft, review and analyze wide range of business transactions and contracts involving licensing, distribution, content acquisition, media and technology, copyright, trademark, e-commerce, television, theatrical release, Video On Demand, production, internet, merchandising, nondisclosure and confidentiality. Zealously advise, protect and promote interests of company regarding a host of complex legal and business matters… Show more Counsel to multi-media corporation with international reach. Negotiate, draft, review and analyze wide range of business transactions and contracts involving licensing, distribution, content acquisition, media and technology, copyright, trademark, e-commerce, television, theatrical release, Video On Demand, production, internet, merchandising, nondisclosure and confidentiality. Zealously advise, protect and promote interests of company regarding a host of complex legal and business matters. Successfully manage risks throughout corporate structure. Established close working relationship with all departments of company including accounting, sales, information technology, human resources and production. Select, hire and manage outside counsel and monitor all litigation matters. Show less

Counseled, drafted, reviewed and negotiated contractual and other matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients in a wide range of areas such as insurance, asset division, stock purchase, licensing, copyright, trademark, employment, production, distribution, management, artist performance, book and music publishing, sponsorship, endorsement, and event planning. Set up corporations and other business organizations. Drafted legal documents, pleadings, memoranda and briefs based upon… Show more Counseled, drafted, reviewed and negotiated contractual and other matters on behalf of corporate and individual clients in a wide range of areas such as insurance, asset division, stock purchase, licensing, copyright, trademark, employment, production, distribution, management, artist performance, book and music publishing, sponsorship, endorsement, and event planning. Set up corporations and other business organizations. Drafted legal documents, pleadings, memoranda and briefs based upon independent research covering a host of complex legal issues such as intellectual property, corporate law, choice of law, personal injury, agency, insurance coverage issues, absolute pollution exclusion, wire tapping, deeds, and product liability. Made court appearances on matters concerning family law issues and driving violations. Worked closely with the executive directors, board members and The City of Philadelphia’s Risk Management department concerning Welcome America, Inc. and Millennium Philadelphia Celebration, Inc. for the city, Governor Edward G. Rendell and Mayor John F. Street. Managed and planned career strategy for corporate, athlete and entertainer clients. Sought out new clientele. Garnered performances, speaking engagements and book deals for athlete, entertainer and artistic clients. Show less

Greater Philadelphia Area

Drafted opinions, orders and legal memoranda. Researched various legal issues including search and seizure law, a defendant’s right to a speedy trial, and Pennsylvania’s sentencing guidelines. Assisted in daily courtroom activities and observed some of Philadelphia’s most prominent trial attorneys. Observed the jury selection process and aided in the voir dire of potential jurors.

Mclean, Va

Supervised and arranged media appearances of athlete clients. Researched information and constructed biographies for high-profile athlete clients. Drafted press releases for the Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf and Tennis Challenge and NYNEX Win at School Program. Assisted on location at Lexus Champions for Charity golf event. Compiled media relations data for Cadillac/NFL Golf Challenge. Wrote letters to local charities on behalf of members of the Boston Red Sox. Sourced media in preparation… Show more Supervised and arranged media appearances of athlete clients. Researched information and constructed biographies for high-profile athlete clients. Drafted press releases for the Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf and Tennis Challenge and NYNEX Win at School Program. Assisted on location at Lexus Champions for Charity golf event. Compiled media relations data for Cadillac/NFL Golf Challenge. Wrote letters to local charities on behalf of members of the Boston Red Sox. Sourced media in preparation for SAM by Prince® tour of the United States. Show less

Haverford, Pa

Created interim Marketing Maps® for Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries such as: Chemical, pharmaceutical, restaurant, food, personal consumer products, etc. Organized psychological stimuli used in Market Criteria Sessions with consumers. In conjunction with internship seminar overseen by Dr. Phyllis Kaniss, Assistant Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Planned and managed telecommunications for Philadelphia Co-op of McDonald's Corporation which is responsible for franchises in Delaware, southern New Jersey, central Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and vicinity. Determined advertisement exposure levels, Gross Rating Points (GRP's). Drafted economic summation articles for New York office.

Mba, Dual Degree Program - Jd/Mba

Jd, Dual Degree Program - Jd/Mba

Activities and Societies: Participant in Temple Law School’s nationally-renowned Integrated Trial Advocacy program. Sports.

B.A., Communications, Marketing, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Delta Tau, University TV-13, JHP, Daily Pennsylvanian University Orchestra; Various theater orchestras.

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