Experience

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  Andrew J. Schaeffer, Counselor-At-Law

  • Principal,

    • 2011 - Present

    Non-profit Governance and Policy Development, Business Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation and Intellectual Property Matters.

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  American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers

  • Director of Licensing & Enforcement Division

    • 1990 - 2010

    LicensingProvided legal advice to ASCAP Licensing Department on a daily basis in support of collection of music user fees in excess of 900 million dollars.Wrote industry-wide music user license agreements.Conducted training seminars for company personnel.LitigationPrepared pleadings for all phases of litigation including: complaints, discovery, motions, lower court and appellate briefs, counterclaims and confession of judgments.Successfully supervised more than 40 outside counsel throughout the United States in all phases of litigation.Participated in mediations, hearings and trials.Responded to media inquiries regarding pending legal actions.ComplianceInsured ASCAP's activities were conducted in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and antitrust decree.Drafted regulatory filings in multiple jurisdictions.

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  Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

  • Associate

    • 1987 - 1989

    Corporate Associate Transactions - licensing agreements, mergers, stock and asset acquisitions, aircraft leasing contracts. General Corporate - general business corporations and partnerships, shareholder agreements, employment contracts.