Rick Ramirez, Jd Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

I serve as Head of Business Affairs for The Chosen where I negotiate, draft, and finalize a variety of short-form and long-form contracts, including, but not limited to, deal memos, talent agreements, production services, co-production, license, distribution, acquisition, influencer, cross-promotional, and development deals for scripted, unscripted, branding, digital video, and audio businesses for the newly launched multi-production film and TV studio.

Southlake, Tx

Founder and PrincipalRichmond, Austin & Co. and RE Ramirez Law PLLC2017 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mosSouthlake, TXI launched this business management consultancy and law practice to provide organizational strategy, corporate growth planning, strategic planning, and start-up legal expertise for businesses of all sizes, government agencies, and non-profits. This includes identifying marketplace opportunities to develop go-to-market strategies and creating innovative brand… Show more Founder and PrincipalRichmond, Austin & Co. and RE Ramirez Law PLLC2017 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mosSouthlake, TXI launched this business management consultancy and law practice to provide organizational strategy, corporate growth planning, strategic planning, and start-up legal expertise for businesses of all sizes, government agencies, and non-profits. This includes identifying marketplace opportunities to develop go-to-market strategies and creating innovative brand, marketing, and sales plans. KEY ENGAGEMENTS:► Fractional General Counsel for a startup technology company launched as a Web 3.0 movie ticket aggregator.► Served as a key team member that oversaw the launch of a new tech company specializing in social and e-commerce apps. Oversaw legal issues, including all contractual matters, involving engineering, design, production, distribution, marketing, vendor contracts, intellectual property, social media regulations, and human resources, as well as corporate governance and business policy.► Structured and launched a new start-up, a subscription-based digital business news channel.► Led start-up research and development company focused on solar energy technology with international government affairs efforts including securing a multi-stage development deal with a Mexican government agency. ► Directed the launch of a specialized environmental company that processes recyclable railroad waste. Show less

Burbank, Ca

I was recruited to build out and launch all aspects of the movie industry’s first-ever Targeted Marketing department focused on maximizing the market opportunity for multicultural audiences. While in this role, I stood up and led a team of up to 65 across FTEs and advertising, marketing, and PR agency partners. I also served as a member of the Executive Global Marketing team that oversaw planning, strategy, and implementation of motion picture campaigns in creative advertising… Show more I was recruited to build out and launch all aspects of the movie industry’s first-ever Targeted Marketing department focused on maximizing the market opportunity for multicultural audiences. While in this role, I stood up and led a team of up to 65 across FTEs and advertising, marketing, and PR agency partners. I also served as a member of the Executive Global Marketing team that oversaw planning, strategy, and implementation of motion picture campaigns in creative advertising, marketing, publicity, promotions, grassroot activations, community outreach, and digital / social media marketing. I was also the Executive Sponsor for the Warner Bros. Hispanic ERG.MARKET EXPANSION & REVENUE GROWTH:► Led the multicultural marketing and go-to-market strategy to drive revenue growth for 100+ theatrical releases including “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Parts I & II”, “Inception”, “Gravity”, “American Sniper”, and all three “The Hobbit” movies.► Secured a $3.5M cross-promotional deal with Wal-Mart, their largest-ever targeted media buy at the time, to promote “42”. The movie’s record-breaking $27M box office opening was led by a comprehensive Black and faith-based campaign. ► Significantly contributed to Warner Bros’ most profitable release in 2013, “The Conjuring”, by activating the Hispanic audience to over-index at 40% to deliver $137M total in the US. MARKETING & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS LEADERSHIP:► Launched community campaigns in partnership with national and local organizations such as the NAACP, National Urban League, 100 Black Men, UnidosUS, LULAC, CHCI, and AARP. ► Served on the Time Warner Multicultural Council, a 6-member corporatewide team selected to mine enterprise level business opportunities within multicultural markets. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

I was promoted to serve as the in-house multicultural expert and Fox’s first-ever executive charged with initiating multicultural marketing and business development strategies for all the brand verticals for Fox and MGM DVD titles. MARKET EXPANSION & REVENUE GROWTH:► Initiated the first partnership between Fox and the NAACP for a major Walmart “DVD for the Cause” benefit promotion celebrating Black History Month that over-delivered on sales expectations across 1135 AA stores.►… Show more I was promoted to serve as the in-house multicultural expert and Fox’s first-ever executive charged with initiating multicultural marketing and business development strategies for all the brand verticals for Fox and MGM DVD titles. MARKET EXPANSION & REVENUE GROWTH:► Initiated the first partnership between Fox and the NAACP for a major Walmart “DVD for the Cause” benefit promotion celebrating Black History Month that over-delivered on sales expectations across 1135 AA stores.► Exceeded the sales forecast by 84% for the Ice Age 3 DVD release after executing in-language and in-culture marketing campaigns. ► Delivered incremental revenue and market-share growth plans by focusing on market penetration across Hispanic and African American target demographics. MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP: ► Created culturally relevant marketing solutions, and tracked ethnically driven consumer behavior and marketing ROI.► Managed multicultural creative advertising campaigns utilizing in-language and in-culture content.► Developed and delivered a division-wide full-day workshop, “Hispanic/Multicultural 101” that included prominent speakers, programming, and content. Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

I took on this newly formed executive role to collaborate with division presidents to leverage multicultural business initiatives throughout content creation, marketing and sales, distribution, community outreach, and government affairs. I also partnered with HR leadership to increase diverse recruitment, retention, and employee development. While in this role, I also Chaired the News Corporation Hispanic Council. MARKET EXPANSION & REVENUE GROWTH:► Increased brand awareness… Show more I took on this newly formed executive role to collaborate with division presidents to leverage multicultural business initiatives throughout content creation, marketing and sales, distribution, community outreach, and government affairs. I also partnered with HR leadership to increase diverse recruitment, retention, and employee development. While in this role, I also Chaired the News Corporation Hispanic Council. MARKET EXPANSION & REVENUE GROWTH:► Increased brand awareness and market reach by initiating marketing, sales, and branding campaigns targeted for Hispanic, African American, and Asian American demographics. I also initiated multi-ethnic marketing alliances. ► Promoted “Under the Same Moon” a Spanish-language film, throughout the Hispanic community resulting in a record-setting $12.5M gross revenue at the box office, the largest-ever release of a Spanish-language film in the US at the time.► Led multicultural workshops for senior executives and hosted the corporatewide “The Multicultural Opportunity” event.► Prepared and presented to the Fox CEO, a business plan to launch an English-language Latino cable network.COMMUNITY & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND D&I LEADERSHIP: ► Elevated promotions and PR efforts by partnering with community leaders and community-based organizations such as the NAACP, Los Angeles Urban League, UnidosUS, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and LULAC. ► Served as an SME representing Fox in government affairs matters by briefing the Congressional Hispanic and Black Congressional Caucuses’ staff members and liaising with the FCC and other regulatory bodies. ► Elevated diversity hiring and recruitment and showcased Fox as an “Employer of Choice”. This included launching an “industry-first” music internship program in partnership with Honda and HBCU marching bands during the Honda Battle of the Bands. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed legal affairs and devised, structured, and negotiated all development, production, talent, distribution, and financing deals, and structured and negotiated all international co-production agreements. Oversaw content creation and creative development of animated and live-action TV series, TV specials, and film projects.

Doctor Of Jurisprudence

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Finance