Diana Buck Email & Phone Number

Returning to Fenwick after completing the Columbia Publishing Course

- Represented audiobook and news publishers in complex commercial and copyright lawsuits- Researched breach of contract, copyright law, and state consumer protection laws- Drafted motions to dismiss and for summary judgment, and opposition to class certification - Counseled clients on consumer protection regulations, securities law, and trademark infringement

- Researched legal obligations of startup ventures, including employment concerns, for assistant director of Startup Law Clinic- Researched music synchronization licensing and launch of Mechanical Licensing Collective for use in a simulation course, "IP Counsel for New Music Streaming Service"- Compiled exemplar sponsorship agreements for use in the same course

- Wrote multiple blog posts informing authors and educators on recent developments in copyright law and the legal aspects of publishing- Researched defamation, privacy law, and right of publicity law for guide to writing about real people- Drafted comment to the U.S. Copyright Office in support of the Office’s plans to modernize recordation of notices of termination

San Francisco, Ca

- Researched and drafted bench memoranda on procedural and substantive matters, including motions to dismiss, a motion for default judgment, and an order to show cause regarding service of process- Attended hearings, criminal and civil trials, and settlement conferences for patent and civil rights lawsuits

The Presidio

- Conducted dozens of client intake and witness interviews- Corresponded with clients and outside counsel regarding case logistics and objectives- Managed copyright and trademark registrations, maintenance, and terminations- Aided partner and associate attorney with trial preparation, including organizing and facilitating a mock jury panel, preparing pretrial exhibit binders and opening statement presentation slides, and on-site assistance during trial

Oakland, Ca

- Reviewed requests for foreign publishers submitting rights and permissions inquiries and responded in an appropriate and timely manner- Prepared publication profiles for The London Book Fair to create interest from foreign publishers- Investigated and contacted websites hosting books illegally, sending DMCA takedown notices

Horsham, Pa

- Cataloged the online vendor management database with several hundred current company vendors and their statuses- Corresponded via email with corporate vendors and preferred attorneys to compile necessary compliance contracts- Drafted vendor review reports and vendor notice of termination letters

Berkeley, Ca

- Produced monthly data spreadsheets allowing management to provide distributors with important information on comic releases- Compiled a creator presence audit showing how actively writers and artists used social media in order to evaluate fan-creator interaction- Drafted press releases to be used in digital and print formats for upcoming releases

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Boston University Law Review; Startup Law Clinic; Stone Moot Court; Certificate in Legal Research Skills.

Columbia Publishing Course

Six-week intensive course on all aspects of book, magazine, and digital media

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Literature, Legal Studies (Double Major)

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha, Order of Omega, Cal Fencing Club, National Society of Leadership and Success

Study Abroad Spring 2015