Experience

WarnerMedia

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Counsel

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Responsible for overseeing day-to-day legal aspects of original programming productions (scripted, unscripted and live events) produced domestically and in Latin America for the company’s networks, services and platforms in Latin America, including HBO Max. This includes all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production. Review, draft and negotiate different type of contracts including: general services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, advertising related agreements, etc. Provide legal assistance regarding intellectual property matters (i.e. Fair use, infringement claims, public domain , etc.) Collaborate with external counsels. Show less



SAE Institute México

• Mexico
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professor

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

  Profesora de la asignatura de "Entorno legal" en el diplomado de "Music Business Profesora de la asignatura de "Entorno legal" en el diplomado de "Music Business



Pous Abogados

• Mexico

• Associate Attorney

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2021

  Responsible for the review, analysis and issuance of legal opinions regarding copyrights related to advertising agencies such as: VMLY&R, Grey, KTBO. Tasks include contract drafting for agencies productions involving influencers, actors, models, brand ambassadors, etc. Responsible for the review, advice and negotiation of contracts for clients dedicated to the provision of their services in various entertainment areas: music, television, cinema, art, etc. Performing record background checks, legal opinions on the feasibility of trademark registrations, preparation and filing of trademark applications with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), response to requirements issued by the IMPI. Handling mediation meetings with the Mexican Copyright Office (INDAUTOR) regarding copyright claims including but not limited to software and music infringement, audiovisual material, etc. Serve as liaison between clients (artists, artist’s managers, label and/or publishing companies, etc.) and its potential final customer/consumer such as advertising agencies, sponsors, promoters, etc. Handling license compliance matters regarding unauthorized use of software programs. Show less



Universal Music Latin Entertainment

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rights Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Analysis of recording contracts to determine the rights available for the label company (Rights Management) and further indexing of the relevant information in the database (Rights Hub App) used by the marketing and commercial areas for effective exploitation of rights and their licensing in various territories. Drafted and reviewed various musical contracts such as: recording agreements, distribution agreements, master purchase agreements, license agreements, side artist, guest artist agreements, and synchronization licenses for TV and films. Show less



Universal Music Latin Entertainment

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business & Legal Affairs Intern

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Assisted the Business and Legal Affairs area in drafting, updating several contracts used by the label, such as artistic contracts, distribution contracts, master use licenses, master sale and purchase, artistic collaboration, synchronization agreements, among others. Collaborated with the legal Spanish translation of standard industry contract forms used within the company. Assisted the Business and Legal Affairs area in drafting, updating several contracts used by the label, such as artistic contracts, distribution contracts, master use licenses, master sale and purchase, artistic collaboration, synchronization agreements, among others. Collaborated with the legal Spanish translation of standard industry contract forms used within the company.



Universal Music Publishing Group

• United States
• Musicians
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Business Legal Affairs

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  Negotiated and drafted songwriter agreements, publishing/co-publishing contracts, administration agreements, and synchronization licenses. Prosecuted unauthorized uses of musical compositions. Advised on digital uses of music in platforms operated by music digital providers. Negotiated and drafted mechanical licenses for independent artists and third-parties. Assisted Universal's songwriters regarding copyrights and enforcement of such rights. Negotiated music deals with label companies and performance rights organizations in Mexico and abroad. Show less



Grupo Televisa

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Supervisor

  • May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Drafted legal opinions regarding assignment agreements and license contracts of scripts. Advised on Digital Rights Management. Advised on services deals for the company. Head of the "Televisa International" account. Drafted legal opinions regarding assignment agreements and license contracts of scripts. Advised on Digital Rights Management. Advised on services deals for the company. Head of the "Televisa International" account.



OLIVARES

• Mexico
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

  Assisted clients on trademark filing and prosecution. Drafted and submitted complains with the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office. Assisted clients on trials with the Mexican Administrative and Judicial Courts. Assisted clients on trademark filing and prosecution. Drafted and submitted complains with the Mexican Patent and Trademark Office. Assisted clients on trials with the Mexican Administrative and Judicial Courts.