Silvino Edward Díaz Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, Us

- Top Music Lawyers - Billboard Magazine (2022)- Top Rated Entertainment & Sports Attorneys - Rising Stars - Super Lawyers (2021-2024)- Best Multilingual Entrepreneurial Business Law Firm, USA - Acquisition International (2021)REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:- International Live TV Broadcasts: Lead counsel for Rolling Stone en Español’s Premios RSE 2023, managing all legal aspects, including agreements with artists (e.g., Anuel AA, Ozuna), TV broadcast deals with Warner Media, and insurance procurement. Negotiated licenses with major music labels and performance rights organizations.- Music Industry Litigation: Represented artists in disputes with music companies and major labels, securing favorable outcomes for clients. Established legal precedent in Puerto Rico against injunctive relief in artistic contracts and won damages for a record label client.- Music Industry Dealmaking: Negotiated major label deals for artists, securing millions in combined advances and royalties from top labels like Sony Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music, Rimas, SONAR, Nain, Cinq and others.- Literary Publishing Dealmaking: Managed publication deals and termination of licensing agreements for a global client before major U.S. publishing houses.- Entertainment Industry General Counsel: Advised hundreds of clients on IP management, contracts, business entities, licenses and other topics.- Tech Startup General Counsel - Represented startups in securing a six-figure seed funding round from accelerator program investors. Defended startups in six-figure founder lawsuit, successfully dismissing the suit. - Federal Discrimination Litigation: Represented global entertainment clients in federal cases involving harassment and discrimination.

Miami, Florida, Us

Attorney of the Month - July, December 2019; January 2020Marquis Who's Who in America (2020) - Entertainment Law.

Miami, Florida, Us

Legal service and media channel, providing consultations and educational content for creative industries (Music / Design / Film / Arts). Advising on Business Formation, Permits and Licenses, Royalties and Rights Management, Digital Distribution, Monetization, Social Media, and other topics.Highlights:- Develop and administer innovative subscription plan called “HOTLINE”, providing customers with unlimited consulting via messaging, voice and video conferencing for a low monthly fee. - Produce and distribute branded content through various media including video programming, podcasts, blogs and motivational accounts.

Services in Civil Litigation, Business, Contracts and Intellectual Property. Highlights: REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:- Counseled and oversaw acquisition of Series A Round seed funding of $150,000.00 for tech startup client. - Counseled and oversaw negotiation of Master Rights and Publishing Agreements, securing over $117,000.00 in Advance Payments for music industry clients.- Defended and successfully obtained involuntary dismissal of breach of contract lawsuit alleging $500,000.00 in damages against business client. - Advocated and successfully obtained judgment award of $57,000.00 including legal fees, in breach of contract lawsuit on behalf of entertainment company client.Services:- Civil: Litigation, Breach of Contract, Collection and Eviction Actions, Cease and Desist Letters, Living Wills, Hague Convention Apostilles, Promissory Note Cancellation, Title Studies, Limited Powers of Attorney, Residential Real Estate Closings. - Business: Employment Agreements, Equity Compensation Agreements, Stock Investment Agreements, Stock Exchange Agreements, Term Sheets, Co-Founder Agreements, Operating Agreements, Incorporations, Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, Artist Management Contracts, Booking Agreements, Employment Contracts, Professional Services Contracts.- Intellectual Property: Copyright Registration, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Clearance Search, Trademark Infringement, Work-for-Hire, Licensing Agreements, Sample Clearances, Patent Prior Art Searches.

Coral Gables, Florida, Us

Law firm specializing in trial advocacy for Automobile, Premise and Maritime personal injury actions, representing plaintiffs from the U.S. and worldwide. Highlights:- Only clerk designated to assist appellate division in preparing and filing Petitions for Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as Briefs to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. - Coordinated all discovery, calendaring as well as client / witness outreach efforts for successful outcomes in over 25 federal cases, including six-figure settlements.- Specially appointed by managing partner to handle all caseload and exhibit preparation in fact-intensive federal trial which rendered six-figure jury verdict for individual plaintiff. Core roles:- Supported managing partner and associate attorneys in all aspects of case lifecycle, from initial client screening through appeal. - Assisted in timely drafting and filing of pleadings and correspondence, as well as preparation for trials, hearings, and depositions.- Managed attorneys' judicial calendars, ensuring rigorous compliance with court deadlines and party stipulations.- Excelled in client communication, available for contact at all times, often personally requested by clients as primary liaison. Proficiency in: CM/ECF, PACER, FileVine, Monday, Google Suite, SunBiz

Guaynabo, Pr

Professor for the Undergraduate and Graduate courses of Intellectual Property, at the Caribbean’s leading digital arts institution. With a focus on Copyrights and Trademarks, the course provided students with a practical and introductory approach to these subjects. Highlights:- Appointed by the Office of the President to develop an Intellectual Property graduate curriculum, with courses such as: Introduction Copyrights and Trademarks, Startup Business Models, Business Law Fundamentals, and others. - Hosted continuing education seminars for faculty and staff, regarding issues such as plagiarism, research and development, fair use and academic IP Policies. Course Breakdown:- Students learned the basics of topics like: Copyright Act, Bundle of Rights, Licensing Agreements, Work-for-Hire, Moral Rights; Lanham Act, Source Identifiers, Distinctiveness of Marks, Secondary Meaning, Infringement; Principled Negotiation, Business Model Canvas, Business Structures and others.

San Juan, Pr, Pr

Multidisciplinary design firm specializing in branding, corporate identity and retail architecture. Producers of BOOM Design Fair (2015), a premiere event showcasing design across industries such as fashion, furniture, interior, and others. Highlights:- Generated and delivered on leads for exhibitors and sponsors for BOOM Design Fair; successfully acquiring more than a dozen exhibitors and endorsements, with a total value of over $20,000.00. - Generated, pitched and successfully acquired clients and corporate sponsorships from world-renowned brands including Colgate-Palmolive and Fiat Automobiles. - Personally appointed as Studio Director's executive assistant. Core Roles:- Designed and executed strategies for client acquisition and new market segments; elaborated proposals for leads, as well as administered communication and project management for approved projects. - Drafted and distributed studio notes, minutes, press releases and other correspondence.- Managed social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), and produced creative content. Proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects); Final Cut Pro

San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pr

Admitted into rotation program through Litigation, Corporate and Labor departments of one of Puerto Rico's largest firms. Core roles:Work with attorneys in the preparation and organization of motion filing, appendices, and depositions. Redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Draft pleadings, discovery documents, position statements, memoranda and cover letters.Help maintain internal case systems. Conduct legal research through databases (LexisNexis, WestLaw, MicroJuris), and other sources (newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations).

Law practice representing defendant medical doctors and insurers in professional malpractice claims.Core roles:Provide support to attorneys, clients, experts and outside counsel.Read case-related pleadings and correspondence to maintain a base knowledge of the case status and identify upcoming action items. Review email accounts (IP and attorneys, where rights are granted).Prepare and handle court filings, discovery and correspondence, including typing, editing, formatting, proofreading and cite checking documents. Create document indices in the preparation of motion filing.Conduct legal research through databases (LexisNexis, WestLaw, MicroJuris)Draft pleadings, discovery documents, position statements, memoranda and cover letters.

Villanova, Pa, Us

Writing Center student tutor for graduate and undergraduate writing assignments including: essays, reading responses, term papers, lab reports, creative writing, business papers, and others. Met requirements for intensive training program.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Marketing / International Business

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

High School Diploma (Grades 7-12)