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Los Angeles County, California, United States

*Oversaw all legal aspects of business operations, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation. *Collaborated with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issues related to intellectual property, licensing, and content distribution.*Negotiated and drafted various types of contracts, such as artist and licensing agreements, partnership and distribution deals.*Managed and ensured compliance with copyright laws for music licensing, maximizing revenue opportunities.*Managed contracts, monitored music usage, and ensured licensing agreement compliance, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings*Draft and redline contracts, including recording agreements, licensing agreements, publishing contracts, and production agreements.*Built and maintained strong relationships with artists, music publishers, record labels, and composers, resulting in a diverse catalog accessible for licensing*Ensured compliance with intellectual property laws, minimizing legal risks*Successfully identified and pitched unique music placement opportunities to align with the creative vision of various projects, resulting in memorable sync placements for clients*Successfully negotiated contracts, ensuring fair compensation and benefits for talents while overseeing budget and finances*Ensured accuracy and transparency of licensing agreements, including rights tracking, royalty calculations, and contract management*Successfully negotiated synchronization agreements with companies in film, television, advertising, and video games, resulting in increased revenue for the synchronization department*Conduct legal research on intellectual property rights, copyright law, and music industry regulations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

*Assist in the negotiation and execution of contracts on behalf of clients, including artists, record labels, and publishers.*Managed external legal counsel relationships and monitored legal budget allocations.*Drafted and negotiated a variety of contracts, including licensing agreements, talent contracts, and distribution agreements*Identifying, negotiating, and managing licensing partnerships that align with brand values, resulting in increased revenue and brand exposure*Researched and validated copyright ownership and royalty rates for compliant licensing agreements*Carefully kept track of all licensing agreements, usage reports, and financial transactions in an organized manner*Conduct thorough redlining and review of music contracts to identify potential issues and discrepancies.*Assisted with developing clearance strategies and evaluating potential licensing opportunities*Performed a thorough check for any potential copyright violations, reducing legal risks and guaranteeing adherence to intellectual property regulations*Managed all aspects of licensing agreements, including rights tracking, royalty calculations, and contract management, ensuring accuracy and transparency*Stay updated on changes in intellectual property and entertainment law that may impact client agreements.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

*Successfully negotiated synchronization agreements with companies in film, television, advertising, and video games, resulting in increased revenue for the synchronization department*Draft a wide range of music-related contracts, including recording agreements, licensing agreements, publishing contracts, and performance agreements.*Successfully identified and pitched unique music placement opportunities to align with the creative vision of various projects, resulting in memorable sync placements for clients *Connected emerging artists with sync placements, garnering critical acclaim*Identifying, negotiating, and managing licensing partnerships that align with brand values, resulting in increased revenue and brand exposure*Successfully negotiated contracts, ensuring fair compensation and benefits for talents while overseeing budget and finances*Ensured accuracy and transparency of licensing agreements, including rights tracking, royalty calculations, and contract management*Collaborate closely with attorneys to ensure contracts align with legal requirements and client needs.