Working with the legal department of the city’s telecommunications agency. Drafting memoranda of law and reviewing contracts related to city franchise, concession, and revocable consent agreements. Dealing with issues and conflicts of federal / state law and the New York City charter, as well as city litigation matters.

Provide legal services to early stage startup companies and technology entrepreneurs. Advise and conduct intake of clients. Drafting terms of service and privacy policies, advising on trademark registration and brand protection issues, advising on and filing articles of corporate formation, and analyzing issues related to User Generated Content. Also working on public policy initiatives on the future of the internet.

Writing monthly reviews, profiles, and analysis pieces on the leading musicians of jazz and world music.

Worked with the in-house legal department of a major children’s entertainment company, which owns and licenses characters such as Barney, Bob the Builder, and Thomas the Tank Engine. Drafted and researched contracts for a variety of transactions, including intellectual property licenses. Also wrote briefs for litigation purposes, and researched bankruptcy, corporate reorganization, and real estate issues.

Co-authored article on the current state of international stem cell regulation. Also analyzed and researched articles and memoranda of law on developing issues of health law and policy, including liability issues arising from allocation of ventilators in emergencies, and potential harms / benefits developing from increased use of online “telemedicine.”

Conducted legal research and drafted decisions on complex matters of tort, contract, and internet law, while also drafting memoranda on motions pending before the Court. Observed courtroom proceedings including trials, oral arguments, pre-trial conferences, and settlement negotiations.

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on behalf of a national policy organization advocating civil justice. Issues included an examination of state attorney generals’ federal enforcement powers, the restructuring of AIG and the insurance industry, and potential implications of Citizens United v. FEC. Also contributed to the Center’s Top 100-ranked legal blog and podcast.

Reported and researched a diverse array of stories on subjects including Finance, Technology, Arts, and Entertainment.

Reported, researched and edited stories on independent music, as well as the business of arts and entertainment. Also worked on data entry and on-line editing.