Providing strategic consulting and experienced business and legal affairs services in all forms of entertainment, including film, television, and premium streaming.

Drafted authorization and extension letters to licensees for use of Disney properties in merchandising. Coordinated licensing functions between Licensing, Legal, Accounting, Finance, and Audit departments. Maintained and updated database of license templates. Advised senior management on status of negotiations and drafting. Tracked status of heavy volume of licenses and amendments across multiple territories and with a multitude of licensees utilizing contract management database software programs.

Managed tracking of underlying rights and all ancillary material in connection with Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment motion picture projects. Drafted all turnaround agreements, option extensions, and option amendments for Universal Pictures motion picture projects. Researched, analyzed, and summarized complex agreements including chain of title reports, domestic and international film financing agreements, acquisition agreements, and distribution agreements. Advised senior management on intellectual property and clearance issues. Worked with third party studios and production companies on business affairs matters relevant to productions. Coordinated with Features Legal Affairs to track rights on all motion picture projects, and to perform special tasks and assignments. Provided the Accounting and Finance departments with information integral to monthly budget projections. Maintained and updated internal rights database. Managed Business Affairs Paralegal. Hired, supervised, and mentored department interns.

Drafted and negotiated all synchronization license agreements, renewals, and amendments for use of EMI masters in all media types, including film, television, trailers, and commercials. Advised senior management on current operating environment and market changes. Reviewed artist recording agreements for details relevant to clearance and licensing. Oversaw license execution, updated status in internal system, and distributed documents both internally and externally. Coordinated licensing functions with Creative and Sales departments. Assisted the Finance department in monthly budget projections. Supported the Cash Collections departments in collection on delinquent accounts. Maintained and updated blanket licenses and templates. Liaised with Business Affairs and performed special tasks and assignments. Hired, supervised, and mentored department intern. Participated in ongoing record industry negotiations with AFTRA and the AFM.

Drafted and negotiated synchronization license agreements, renewals, and amendments for use of EMI compositions in multimedia products, merchandise, stage productions, and commercials. Coordinated licensing functions with Creative, Sales, Finance, and Cash Collections departments at EMI Music North America and EMI Music Publishing. Maintained and updated blanket licenses and templates. Advised senior management on legal and business distinctions between master and publishing synchronization licenses.