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Adelaide, Sa, Au

Australia

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Adelaide, Australia

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Adelaide

Electronic Arts is a U.S. Nasdaq (ERTS) listed company headquartered; It is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA develops, publishes and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, PCs, wireless devices and the internet. EA boasts approximately 8000 staff globally. EA Asia Pacific was headquartered in Singapore with 11 territories under this region inclusive of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.Promotional/Marketing Events and Corporate Transactions Drafted, reviewed and negotiated with internal marketing team for a promotional event engaging an Australian music celebrity as endorsement for The Sims 3 product in Sydney. Liaised with and negotiated details with an external 3rd party co-promoter in this deal. In addition, I reviewed and negotiated an engagement agreement with the artist to record a title for the product with Sony Music. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated with Universal Music for licensing rights for 2 well-known Australian bands for their music to be used on EA website in addition to public performance at a press/marketing event. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated with support of Senior Attorney to license Australian soccer player's image rights onto the pack front of EA’s FIFA soccer game. Worked internally with the EA marketing team as well as negotiate image rights with the player's agent.Retail Distribution Agreements Reviewed, negotiated and executed numerous retail distribution agreements with major Australian retailers. Acquisition Supported the U.S. acquisition legal team in liaising with HR in negotiating, reviewing and drafting employment contracts for new employees. Acquisition of an Australian software development company for mobile devices.Leases Reviewed and negotiated Australian lease agreements for EA’s offices in Australia. EA Trademark Strategy Reviewed EA’s Asia trademark registrations and collating database of EA’s trademarks.

Singapore

A boutique law firm specializing in the area of entertainment/media, providing predominantly corporate advice to their clients. They act for numerous film production companies within the Asia region inclusive of many theatre companies on a pro bono basis, all in support of the arts. Registered as a Foreign Legal Advisor with direct supervision from the Managing and Corporate Director.Provide support to the Managing Director and Corporate Director. Drafting of agreements including but not limited to Licensing Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Employment Agreements, Letters of Demand, Legal Opinions, Errors and Omission Clearances, Music Licensing Agreements, Artist Management Agreements, Film Co-Production Agreements and other agreements related to Film and Music production. Managing own files and clients. Represented local music labels and film production companies. Advised artists on their right and negotiated their agreements.EXAMPLES OF MATTERSFilm/TV Production Legal lead for a couple of local film companies with a small legal budget from SGD$15,000 to $50,000 for production. Films included "Dance of the Dragon" and "12 Lotus", both local productions.  Work encompassed all contract reviewing and drafting, inclusive of co-production agreements, actor agreements, producer agreements etc. Under the supervision of the Corporate Director. Worked on the popular TV series The Contender Asia drafting and reviewing agreements with cast and crew. This was a licensed format reality TV series through Mark Burnett Productions, who does popular series such as The Apprentice, Survivor and Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?Music Reviewed/drafted music licensing agreements, eg. Publishing, synchronization, sound recording agreement for local recording companies. Liaised with and negotiated agreements on behalf of musicians with labels.

Practical Legal Training Component Provide support to Barristers in their day-to-day appearances in Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court. Draw up relevant documents for trial. Perused briefs and other documents for Barristers.Researched relevant cases and Acts. Attended daily at the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Court to observe numerous appearances and conferences. Attended conciliation conferences and observed negotiated settlements.

 Provide services for all staff including clerks, paralegals and lawyers by performing external rounds. Attend government departments in relation to all aspects of legal work. Research information at these government departments to report back to the requestors. Prepare loan documentation for ING Bank. Liaise closely with banks, customers, brokers and conveyancers. Prepare for settlement of residential property. All searches and documentation in relation to mortgage.

Bachelor Of Laws/Graduate Diploma Of Legal Practice And Bachelor Of Arts (Criminal Justice)

Sace, Year 12