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Draft and review a wide range of commercial and corporate documents to support clients in launching or expanding their businesses. These include operating agreements, board/shareholder consents, share/unit transfer agreements, equity incentive plans, employee offer letters, consulting agreements, joint venture agreements, and commercial leases. Communicate directly with clients and coordinate FinCEN BOI reporting. Collaborate with colleagues on pre-investment corporate diligence, including reviews for transactions such as a $10MM Series Seed round.*Awaiting admission to the NYS Bar. Passed the July 2024 New York Bar Exam (UBE).

Macklin Law serves as outside general counsel for various corporations and limited liability companies, focusing on emerging creatives and start-ups in the consumer, restaurant, fashion, and design industries. Representation includes corporate governance, entity formation, drafting operating agreements for LLCs, employee equity incentive agreements, finance (including venture capital diligence), and real estate. The opportunities I’ve had have allowed me to maintain my commitment to helping people pursue their passions. Expertise includes supporting clients in entertainment and media matters, including budgeting, strategizing, and executing creative projects.

Launched and created systems for the company’s operation. Subsequently facilitated production budgeting by creating intuitive templates, strategizing with the Producer on specific production needs, and researching spaces for mounting theatrical productions. Provided business advice and support the growth of multiple developmental productions.

Supported attorneys in representing individuals under guardianship. Drafted court documents, conducted research, and ensured compliance with Article 81 regulations. The scope of work encompassed various topics such as Medicaid, estate planning, procedures, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Drafted agreements for various intellectual property and business portfolios including joint venture, underlying rights, intellectual property option, assignment, licensing, talent, and operating agreements. Drafted riders for the Approved Production Contract for Broadway/First Class productions, as well as Actors’ Equity riders for a Broadway cast recording soundtrack. Responsible for overseeing offering documents and ensuring SEC compliance with Rule 506(b) Private Placements.Productions included (selected from public record): Stereophonic; Appropriate; An Enemy of the People; Lempicka; Parade; Topdog/Underdog; Just For Us; Gutenberg! The Musical!; Danny and the Deep Blue Sea; How To Dance In Ohio; The Sign In Sidney Brustein’s Window; The Piano Lesson; Life of Pi; and POTUS.

Assist Professor Rebekah DillerConducted legal research for developments in Supported Decision-Making as an alternative and/or criteria to order a guardianship/conservatorship over an individual. Drafted notes and proofed the working article. Focused on elder law, mental health law, and evidence of conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other similar diagnoses.

Merged with Klaris Law in 2023Drafted agreements for various intellectual property and business portfolios including joint venture, underlying rights, intellectual property option, assignment, licensing, talent, and operating agreements. Drafted riders for the Approved Production Contract for Broadway/First Class productions, as well as Actors’ Equity riders for a Broadway cast recording soundtrack. Responsible for overseeing offering documents and ensuring SEC compliance with Rule 506(b) Private Placements.Productions included (selected from public record): Stereophonic; Appropriate; An Enemy of the People; Lempicka; Parade; Topdog/Underdog; Just For Us; Gutenberg! The Musical!; Danny and the Deep Blue Sea; How To Dance In Ohio; The Sign In Sidney Brustein’s Window; The Piano Lesson; Life of Pi; and POTUS.

Worked with a student team to provide a comprehensive set of documents for a new software start-up, comprising operating, consulting, nondisclosure, and collaboration or licensing agreements. Directly engaged with clients under the guidance of Professors Barbara Kolsun and Douglas Hand to offer legal counsel centered on intellectual property, business plans, and contractual arrangements.

Conducted comprehensive legal research and drafted pre-trial memoranda for cases concerning copyright, trademark, contract law, attorneys’ fee awards, trade libel, and fiduciary duties. Additionally, attended court proceedings and prepared post-trial memoranda.

Assistant Company Manager for the Boston and Broadway engagements.Managed finances and human resources, including onboarding, worker’s compensation, payroll, and union benefits. Settled financials with the box office at performances. Facilitated housing and travel. Supervised ticketing as well as marketing and press campaigns.

Drafted contracts and offers for various creative teams, actors, and management. Collaborated with general managers and producers on developing shows. Managed payroll, events, and outstanding items for national productions.

Nederlander Theatre on BroadwayGeneral Manager: 101 ProductionsManaged finances and human resources, including onboarding, worker’s compensation, payroll, and union benefits. Settled financials with the box office at performances. Facilitated housing and travel. Supervised ticketing as well as marketing and press campaigns.

Managed finances and human resources, including onboarding, worker’s compensation, payroll, and union benefits. Settled financials with the box office at performances. Facilitated housing and travel. Supervised ticketing as well as marketing and press campaigns.General Manager/Executive Producer: Aruba Productions (Ken Denison, Brian Letchworth)