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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, CA, US

Leads highly respected and connected AI, media, entertainment, and tech business advisory, consulting, and legal services firm that offers: (i) game-changing business development, representation, and consulting; (ii) world class transformational dealmaking; (iii) business savvy and responsive corporate legal & external general counsel services; and (iv).

Los Angeles, CA, US

Expert speaker, journalist (weekly expert column in TheWrap and regular contributor to Variety, Forbes, USA Today, TechCrunch, Consequence, SPIN and Billboard), critically-acclaimed author of several books, and podcaster ("The Story Behind The Song" and "Fearless Media" podcasts).

Leads boutique M&A firm that advises and represents music artists and IP rights-holders in connection with sales of their publishing, masters and/or ongoing royalties. Sourced and facilitated deals with music icons and legends, including Prince, Boston, Devo, Air Supply, Count Basie, Sarah McLachlan, Sheila E., Half Pint, and the Wailing Souls.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Founded and leads this industry "give back" for young people that is an entirely free entrepreneurial hub of learning, mentorship, and inspiration and offers democratized access, internships & job opportunities.

Founding general partner of early-stage media and tech-focused venture fund with unique sector expertise and early access to quality curated investment opportunities. Active participation with portfolio companies that include 88rising.

Los Angeles, CA, US

Board member of the leading live streaming agency and media company for artists, musicians, live events, conferences, and festivals.

Founding Mentor of leading media and tech-driven business accelerator based in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, California, US

Co-founded and led digital media-focused business division of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. Led consulting team and drove new business engagements. Served as a VC partner of the firm's venture fund, sourcing investment opportunities and guiding portfolio companies.

Draper, Utah, US

Led developer of renowned video technology and solutions for businesses to distribute and monetize their video assets across all screens. Products used by over 70 Fortune 100 companies, with partners that included Apple, Adobe, YouTube, Avid and Shutterfly.

Led pioneering company recognized by Walt Mossberg as offering the "best in class" video chat/communications services. Structured and negotiated all aspects of M&A with Logitech and closed strategic distribution deals with Dell and others.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Led business operations of digital music pioneer that launched the first mass subscription-based on demand music streaming service. Negotiated music licenses with major and indie music labels. Acquired by Yahoo! for $160 million.

Led business operations of pioneering real-time Internet search company backed by highly-respected media and entertainment investors. Closed significant Series B round of financing.

Universal City, CA, US

Served as senior deal-maker and general counsel of multi-billion dollar operating division. Negotiated international joint ventures ($2 billion Universal Studios Japan), M&A (Universal Studios Spain, Wet 'n Wild), strategic partnerships (Coca-Cola), and all major content/IP licensing.

Burbank, California, US

Served as business affairs executive, negotiating motion picture and television talent, distribution and licensing agreements.

Media, entertainment and intellectual property attorney with clients that ranged from major studios (Universal), publishers (McGraw-Hill), and iconic artists (Madonna and N.W.A.).

Jd, Law

B.A., Political Science, Economics