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Santa Monica, California

Negotiate, structure, draft and execute development and production agreements for animated films. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to provide counsel on digital media, regulatory framework, optimization of legal forms, and production issues.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Negotiate, structure, draft and execute numerous agreements for animated films (e.g., rights acquisitions, voice actors, writers, producers).

Greater Los Angeles Area

Advise clients regarding business development, marketing strategies, talent endorsement, investment opportunities and financial forecasting. Work closely with in-house teams to prioritize budgeting needs and develop effective corporate structure.

Oversee all aspects of production and talent relations for a multi-faceted, entrepreneurial and fast-paced organization, regarded as a world leader in direct response marketing. Responsible for negotiation, implementation and execution of corporate contracts servicing multiple divisions in North America, Asia and Europe.Contracts: Negotiate, draft, structure and review a wide variety of agreements relating to production, talent and celebrity rights, intellectual property licenses, product development, acquisitions, information technology, software, social media placements, retail distribution, telemarketing, aviation, corporate leases, media buys, online affiliate marketing, supply chain and manufacturing. Supervised in-house legal members to develop and implement a tracking system monitoring contractual terms and deadlines, regulatory restrictions, and guild requirements. Advisor to General Counsel: Provide legal and strategic advice to General Counsel, key executives and employees on legal and business matters. Summarize and advise on key deal components to ensure solid understanding of contractual terms and goals throughout applicable departments. Marketing: Review advertising in all channels (television, social media, mobile, online, print, out-of-home), telemarketing scripts and claims substantiation for domestic and international campaigns to ensure accuracy, legal clearance, contractual compliance and effective translation of marketing message. Collaborate on a daily basis with multiple attorneys, agents, managers and internal departments, while overseeing production processes and talent relations.

Beverly Hills, Ca

Collaborate closely with agents, managers and outside attorneys to structure, negotiate and execute numerous agreements, with regard to rights acquisition, actor, writer, director, producer and overall deals, publicity and backend participation. Advise agents and clients regarding rights and obligations, guild requirements and production issues.

Universal City, Ca

Negotiate, draft and review acquisition, development, production and distribution deals for live action features, animated features, multi-platform Olympic-themed project, and proposed live action and scripted episodic television. Oversee legal affairs on individual feature film productions, including clearance, co-production agreements, above- and below-the-line deals, guild compliance, credits, production companies, releases and talent collaboration. Provide legal advice and input in connection with the drafting of backend definition for this newly-formed studio.

Los Angeles

Worked closely with lead partner to organize physical facilities and hire personnel for a successful spin-off boutique firm. As lead associate in major environmental coverage matter, responsible for production and review of large document repository, overseeing associates from multiple law firms. Drafted appellate briefs specializing in environmental coverage matters.

Los Angeles

Participated in multiple aspects of complex environmental and insurance litigation, including research, drafting and discovery matters. Drafted appellate brief and supported partner’s successful trial and appellate arguments, resulting in new and definitive case law.

Los Angeles

Acquired a strong foundation in litigation techniques, while working as an associate in the General Liability department.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: Entertainment Law Forum, Moot Court HonorsLaw School

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: Theatrical/Film Productions, Drama Department, Delta Delta DeltaHistory