• Negotiates artist and songwriter agreements while addressing contractual breaches with labels such as Empire and Universal Music Group Recordings. • Negotiate and review on camera talent agreements with BET, MTV and FX networks while having a working knowledge of SAG-AFTRA agreement terms. • Represent influencer talent in navigating sponsorship deals and non-disclosure agreements. • Experience working with concert promotion clients such as Prvlgd, LLC to prepare, review and draft venue, sponsorship, vendor, and event agreements. • Of Counsel for independent record labels, music publishers, and television/film production companies. • Responsible for identifying, registering, and managing intellectual property rights; negotiating and drafting distribution, licensing, production, talent, and shopping agreements for independent television and film production companies. • Working as counsel for small businesses such as The Daiquiri Shoppe responsibilities included anticipating and identifying potential legal problems within their business model, and developing strategies to avoid litigation and reduce potential areas of risk; update various contract templates with vendors and employees; and annually review and revise company policies and handbooks. • Research various legal questions and provide recommendations to clients regarding contracts and other issues outside of expertise.• Knowledgeable of pending legislation and changes in relevant local, state and federal laws to advise company management on the effects. • Represents individuals and limited liability companies in litigation matters (e.g. Breach of Contract, Copyright Infringement and Personal Injury).

Responsible for assisting Principal Attorney Mack with Film/TV client matters such as securing intellectual property, development, production, licensing and selling of content. Lead music attorney focusing on working with publishers and labels to license artist content.

• Survey of the Music Business- responsible for students understanding of the music business systems, careers, standard practices, intellectual property ownership, music publishing, music licensing, music management and applicable contacts. • Legal Aspects of the Entertainment Industry- responsible, through the use of case law and contact analysis, for providing students with a understanding of the legal concepts and practices that make-up the business aspects of the music, television and film industry.• Music Publishing - responsible for providing students with an understanding of music publishing structure, operating standards and contracts, including but not limited to, self-publishing, licensing, contracts, administration, and royalty collections.

• Responsible for providing students with the knowledge necessary to monetize their skills in the music industry. • Students learn about recording contracts, music publishing, music licensing, copyright laws, performance rights societies, artist management, booking agencies, concert promotion, touring, modern distribution methods, and basic business principals.

• Critically analyzed the issues presented in over 900 cases in preparation of litigation. • Drafted confidential high priority legal reports identifying issues and recommending solutions to senior counsel. • Created trial presentations and databases to streamline findings and provided quantitative analysis using Microsoft Office. • Took direction and developed strong relationships with senior counsel and management.

• Provided legal research and opinions to judge and senior clerk on legal matters, including advising and rendering opinions with respect to the legal implication of issues presented in federal court. • Communicated legal findings in clear and concise memorandums of law. • Drafted motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment.