Lorena Guzmán-Díaz is a prominent media, arts, and entertainment lawyer with a focus on intellectual property and commercial transactions. As an Associate at Weissman Law PLLC in New York, Lorena merges law with artistic expression to represent a diverse clientele that includes visual artists, social media influencers, content creators, distinguished brands, talent agencies, and production companies. Renowned for crafting bespoke contract provisions that resonate with the unique demands of the digital age and the constantly evolving realms of entertainment and social media, Lorena ensures her clients’ creative ventures receive tailor-made legal protection. Her legal strategies are meticulously designed to reflect not just the needs and ambitions of her clients but also made robust enough to handle the economic landscapes they operate within.Prior to joining Weissman Law PLLC, Lorena honed her litigation skills as an associate at Thompson Coburn LLP and Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP, where she gained experience in all aspects of civil commercial litigation, including motion practice, discovery disputes, settlement negotiations, judgement enforcement, and appeals. Lorena began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable C. Darnell Jones, II (Retired) of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. A graduate of Boston College with a combined BA/MA in Philosophy, Lorena obtained her JD from American University Washington College of Law, where she served as Articles Editor of both the American University Law Review and The Arbitration Brief. She is admitted to practice law in the courts of the State of New York, as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Court of International Trade. Active in the legal community, Lorena is a member of the Center for Art Law’s Advisory Board, Co-Chair of the New York County Lawyers Association’s Art Law Committee, and an editorial board member of the Women Lawyers Journal of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Imbued with the vibrancy of her Puerto Rican heritage, Lorena’s legal practice pulsates with a profound appreciation for art and culture. Her intimate bond with the creative world translates into her professional approach, injecting a distinctive angle that fosters innovative thinking and secures intellectual property. Lorena’s comprehensive grasp into business and the arts cement her reputation as a strategic, entrepreneurial legal expert committed to excellence and the empowerment of creatives and businesses alike.