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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Represent artists and entertainment industry professionals; provide complete client services, including business formation, joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, film financing, recording and publishing agreements, advice for minors/parents, dispute resolution, trademark work, and contract negotiations.• Reviewed thousands of agreements; provided legal expertise on intellectual property, transactional, and litigation matters for artists, producers, writers, managers, and labels.• Established a sustainable book of business; maintain client satisfaction to promote loyalty and referrals.

Greater New York City Area

Led day-to-day operations and managed all legal and administrative issues, including supervision of outside counsel and internal deal negotiations. Managed talent and worked on creating intellectual property – music and television assets.

Greater New York City Area

▪ General Manager (2001-2004) ▪ VP of Def Jam (2000-2001) ▪ VP of A&R (1999-2000) ▪ Director, Business Affairs (1997-1999)Reporting directly to the Chairman and Co-Presidents, oversaw all operations and strategic initiatives. Focused on championing priorities of Def Jam Records and its joint ventures and affiliates. Handled human resources, administrative issues, and business affairs negotiations. Managed A&R, Business Affairs, Marketing, Sales, and Radio Promotion.• Instrumental in developing budgets, forecasts, scheduling, and execution.• Designed and deployed highly-effective marketing and promotion tactics.

Greater New York City Area

Oversaw operations for Business Affairs department. Drafted and negotiated agreements for producers, side artists, licensing, and samples; handled international licensing. Implemented royalty system for label group.

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Mock TrialStudied the practice of law

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History

Activities and Societies: ZBT Fraternity, Young Republicans, Capital Hill InternStudied History of humans