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Work directly with latin music creatives and music businesses as a key member of their teams, offering in-depth knowledge and expertise in the specific areas of music rights administration and legal and business advising tailored for the music industry.Organize artists' catalogs by making sure every musical composition and sound recording is accounted for, identifying and generating the necessary documentation that secures and protects their music rights (such as split sheets and the corresponding agreements for guest artists, producers, sound engineers, beat makers, background vocalists and session musicians), and creating a digital database with essential metadata required for the accurate and correct identification of each individual work.Register artists' musical compositions in their respective PROs and the MLC, their sound recordings with SoundExchange, and their musical catalogs with the U.S. Copyright Office.Negotiate music industry agreements with international artists, producers and major music companies.Provide free educational content related to the music industry through the company's social media accounts.

Specialized in analyzing legal and business scenarios and recommending courses of action that prevented or mitigated legal exposure for clients in the music, film and video game industries.Spearheaded the firm’s Music Department, acting as the lead attorney in music-related matters while managing assistants to timely comply with client deliverables.Created and shared a comprehensive internal guide which summarized key facets of the music industry to instruct fellow employees and attorneys about important topics associated with the business of music.Leveraged in-depth music industry knowledge to prepare and negotiate a wide array of contracts, such as: copyright and trademark assignments; split sheets; talent releases; and side artist, producer, recording, management, publishing and digital distribution agreements.Performed copyright and trademark research and evaluated available opportunities to register and protect screenplays, films, musical works, sound recordings and brands.

Assisted Central American immigrants during removal proceedings before the Immigration Court of Miami, Florida and various nearby detention centers. Collaborated with paralegals and fellow attorneys to manage clients and distribute the firm's workload.Led up to 50% of the firm’s then-active caseload, from client intake to individual hearings and appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals.Specialized in handling Applications for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Applications for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents, while also tending to matters related to I-130 and I-765 Forms.

Counseled clients on legal matters and provided legal representation in areas that included family, criminal, inheritance, property, and employment law. Promoted the office’s growth and success through the handling of administrative functions such as budgeting and marketing. Prepared legal documentation and provided notarization to assist legal matters. Collaborated with fellow attorneys by preparing memorandums and motions for their respective client’s cases.Built stability and revenue for the company by generating a list of clients and educating the public about the office and legal services offered.Forged a partnership with the United Firemen of Puerto Rico Union (Sindicato de Bomberos Unidos de Puerto Rico), offering services at an exclusive rate to union members.

Advised senior governmental agents on local and federal labor laws to assist decision making. Liaised with high-level officials, labor union representatives, and executive agency heads to resolve labor situations. Verified compliance with local and federal regulations through careful analysis of proposed labor laws. Supported actions with detailed preparation of legal documents including memorandums, legal memorandums, and executive orders.Assisted in strengthening the relationship between the University of Puerto Rico (INESI) and PROSOL-UTIER Union in their efforts to develop community aqueducts that run on renewable energy for low-income communities.