Celeste Moy Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Celeste Moy is a Partner in Rimon’s Entertainment Sports & Media practice group. Ms. Moy has extensive music and entertainment law experience primarily representing songwriters, and their successors-in-interest, in disputes over royalty payments and royalty monetization transactions, copyright assignment terminations and recaptures, as well as negotiating and drafting various types of entertainment contracts for recording and performing artists and music producers. She also helps her clients to obtain trademarkregistrations and trademark license agreements for use of their logos, and creative works in connection with advertising, marketing materials and merchandise. In addition to her law practice, Ms. Moy and her brother, Christopher Moy, are Co-Managers of the Estate of Sylvia Moy LLC d/b/aMasterpiece Sound Studios. Masterpiece was established by Sylvia Moy, the award-winning American songwriter, and record producer, inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006, and thefirst woman songwriter/producer for Motown Records with 11 Gold and 8 Platinum album awards. Since its founding in 1973, Masterpiece Sound Studios has worked with and produced certified gold and platinum records for Grammy-nominated and award-winning artists.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Media, entertainment, songwriters, recording artists, sample and sychronization licenses, copyright recaptures, trademarks, wireless technology, and privacy are the focus of my practice.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Of Counsel/ Music & Entertainment/ Intellectual Property; represents clients in connection copyright and trademark matters.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represents clients in connection with intellectual property registrations and disputes, copyright assignment terminations and recaptures, royalty monetization transactions, entertainment law, privacy , FOIA, and data security law and regulations.

Department Of Energy And Usda/Office Of Inspector General

Sr. FOIA Analyst, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC; andUSDA/Office of Inspector General/Office of General CounselMay 2014-Present (Contractor)• FOIA/PA review and processing• Analyze and process FOIA requests• Analyze and process requests for fee waivers, and expedited processing• Handle initial processing and final closing of requests in FOIAXpress • Prepare Acknowledgement and Interim Letters for assigned programs• Identify and work with appropriate departments to obtain search records• Review and analyze search records for responsiveness• Review and redact responsive records with applicable FOIA exemptions• Prepare response letters to Requesters• Maintain complete and detailed case notes on all assigned cases• Support agency with litigation and any Requester appeals as needed• Assist with clearing backlog of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and assist with complying with the guidelines set forth in the FOIA for current and future request

Washington D.C. Metro Area

My work primarily involved representing clients in connection with intellectual property and privacy matters. Fitch Even is one of the leading law firms dedicated to intellectual property (IP) and brand protection to assume a partner-level position advising high-status clients critical to firm success. Advise and assist clients to develop comprehensive privacy compliance policies and practices. Steadfastly represent and protect the copyrights held by songwriters, artists, and performers involved in disputes over royalty recognition and seeking royalty monetization transactions. Intensely scrutinize work-for-hire, music sampling, and digital licensing agreements to increase royalty revenues, prevent fraud and theft. Responsible for handling the most complex copyright recapture transactions, conducting fair use analyses and copyright management services. Negotiate and draft sophisticated IP licensing and asset purchase agreements.• Manage client IP portfolios and prosecute US and foreign trademark applications for brand development and protection.• Advise and counsel clients on proposed marketing campaigns and product introductions. Negotiate and draft talent, production, programming, and syndication agreements • Serve as the subject matter expert on privacy and data security laws to ensure brand protection for firm clients. Designed a comprehensive privacy training program and conduct periodic privacy assessments strategy to educate client management and employees on privacy risks exposure to prevent future loss.

Specialized in intellectual property (IP) and trademark protection as a senior attorney with one of the largest corporate law firms in the world (1,000 attorneys spread across 16 global offices). Firm excelled in a number of business disciplines, providing exceptional legal advice to companies engaged in finance, technology, and media/entertainment. Licensed client trademark and branded assets in the U.S. and abroad. Prosecuted foreign and domestic trademark applications, oppositions, and cancellations. • Negotiated, prepared, and filed trademark applications, licenses, co-existence and settlement agreements with appropriate regulatory bureaus.• Conceptualized and developed innovative brand protection and trademark strategies designed to minimize customer churn and revenue loss.• Delivered comprehensive IP protection policies, practice manuals, and training materials to client executives upon request. Negotiated and prepared talent, production, and programming syndication agreements to capitalize on client commercial assets.• Conducted comprehensive privacy training and periodic risk assessments for firm clients.

Designed, implemented, and monitored sophisticated customer privacy programs for the third-largest wireless telecommunications company in the world. Leadership involved 53 business functions, 37 projects, 38 contractors, and eight staff members utilizing a $54 million special purpose budget. Managed the compilation, analysis, and finalization of all SEC regulatory reporting obligations (form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K); disclosed crucial information on company debt and equity to corporate board and lenders. Authored comprehensive Sarbanes-Oxley disclosure memos to educate management and employees on proper financial reporting requirements and protocol. Prepared and reviewed annual reports and proxy statements communicated to shareholders and outside investors. Shared best practices on establishing effective corporate governance policies with senior management and board members. Efforts encouraged individual accountability and organizational transparency.• Approved all earnings call scripts and press releases to ensure compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg. FD). Demonstrated sound judgment to preserve brand image and reputation.• Structured the acquisition of the Boost Mobile pre-payment brand. Managed ten staff attorneys and oversaw a $4.5 million outside counsel budget.• Successfully prosecuted corporations and individuals guilty of trademark infringement against Sprint Nextel within the U.S. and overseas. Updated existing trade secret protection policy.• Re-captured $3.6 million in lost revenues from a third-party vendor responsible for mishandling customer data. Identified and eliminated customer database use and management risks to minimize privacy breach occurrences.

Post Graduate Certifcate, Strategic Business Leadership

Juris Doctorate, Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English/Secondary Education

Juris Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: President of Black Law Students Association

Bachelor'S Degree, English Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: One of two first black Big 10 cheerleaders