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Currently, negotiate agreements related to distribution of CBS, Showtime, Paramount, Viacom, and CW television programs to cable networks and VOD content providers including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max, Roku, & Apple. Deals exceed billions of dollars. Negotiate license agreements for original series e.g. Carpool Karaoke to Apple Music & Drop The Mic to TNT. Previously, also oversaw department responsible for domestic distribution of CBS programs via broadcast syndication. Managed over 20 employees. Broadcast syndication content included Judge Judy, Dr. Phil, Wheel of Fortune, & Jeopardy.

Head of Business and Legal Affairs. Responsible for all business & legal affairs activity relating to production and acquisition of television content. Structured co-production arrangements. Negotiated international distribution agreements. Negotiated talent deals. Created and revised form agreements. Drafted and negotiated agreements pertaining to distribution of content including traditional cable and satellite MVPD's as well as digital platforms. Oversaw business & legal affairs relating to digital media, advertising & marketing. Managed legal team. Highlights: Negotiated Jennifer Lopez partnership & provided legal oversight of 20% subscriber base increase.

Negotiated performer, writer, director, below the line, production services, and acquisition agreements. Experience involved scripted series, animation, and made for television movies. Oversaw derivative new media productions (webisodes) both union and non-union, user generated initiatives, social networking, advertising, promotional activity, iPhone & iPad applications, and mobile activity. Ensured FCC children’s compliance and CARU compliance. Responsible for all Cable Networks Group websites, including www.disneychannel.com and www.abcfamily.com. Negotiated and drafted distribution agreements for Disney Channel, ABC Family, linear channels to cable & satellite affiliates, and new media partners including mobile companies, iTunes, interactive television partners, broadband partners, etc.

Negotiated and drafted acquisition and distribution agreements involving various mobile content and technology, including music publishing, audio masters, movie content, video games, etc.

Litigated internet piracy disputes.

Litigated entertainment and intellectual property disputes.