Representative Experience
Representation of television networks, advertisers and advertising agencies, entertainment marketing agencies, production companies, book and magazine publishers, theatrical producers, music publishers and individual authors and artists.
Experienced in intellectual property, entertainment and media transactions, with emphasis on branded entertainment, music licensing, television and theater financing and production, publishing, and digital media and technology matters.
Advice on all aspects of advertising, marketing and promotion law, including copy clearance, copyright, trademark, defamation, publicity and privacy issues. Assist in the development of sweepstakes, contests and other promotions.
Counseling on intellectual property issues, including negotiating and drafting of copyright and trademark licenses.
Prior Experience
Associate, Kay & Boose LLP
Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
Law Clerk, United States District Judge Jed S. Rakoff, Southern District of New York
Publications and Presentations
Regular speaker on intellectual property, music licensing and entertainment and media matters.
Memberships and Activities
The Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
- Member, Committee on Copyright and Literary Property, 2000-2003
International Trademark Association
- Member, Internet Committee, 2000-2001
New York State Bar Association
- Member, Committee on Literary Works and Related Rights, 2003-2005
- Member, Committee on Theatre and Performing Arts, 2003-2005
Education
J.D., Columbia University School of Law
A.B. in Philosophy, Brown University