Associate

• Oct 2018 - Present

Business Officer

• Aug 2016 - Oct 2018

• Managed all financial and accounting systems. • Operated as primary employment law attorney regarding teacher and staff employment relationships. • Advised on potential legal issues and concerns, such as contracts and claims. • Worked with and advised Board of Directors on financial and legal aspects for the school. • Oversaw and implemented staff benefits programs (e.g. health, gym and 401k benefits). • Negotiated and managed vendor contracts. • Managed and maintained IT systems Show less

Attorney/Of Counsel

• Mar 2006 - Jan 2016

• Practice areas included general business, real estate and products liability defense litigation. • Performed extensive contract review and analysis for business, entertainment and real estate clients. • Drafted business contracts, including partnership agreements and corporate resolutions. • Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements with opposing counsel and clients. • Took and defended depositions of clients, witnesses, experts and opposing parties • Argued in court at law and motion hearings, settlement conferences, pre- and post- trial hearings. • Managed IT systems and provided computer litigation support including case management, e-discovery and trial presentations. Show less

Legal Intern

• Jan 2005 - May 2005

• Conducted due diligence regarding licensing and usage of films in the MGM library. • Researched and prepared analysis of entertainment contracts regarding distribution of products. • Reported proposed contract revisions directly to Vice-President of MGM. • Conducted due diligence regarding licensing and usage of films in the MGM library. • Researched and prepared analysis of entertainment contracts regarding distribution of products. • Reported proposed contract revisions directly to Vice-President of MGM.

Legal Intern

• Mar 2004 - Jul 2004

• Conducted interview sessions with artists and arts organizations regarding legal needs. • Reviewed client contracts to provide appropriate legal remedy, including mediation services, education workshops, and appropriate counsel. • Conducted interview sessions with artists and arts organizations regarding legal needs. • Reviewed client contracts to provide appropriate legal remedy, including mediation services, education workshops, and appropriate counsel.

Law Clerk

• Sep 2003 - Dec 2003

• Analyzed and drafted entertainment contracts regarding option rights for screenplays, music copyrights, and exclusive video streaming rights. • Analyzed and drafted entertainment contracts regarding option rights for screenplays, music copyrights, and exclusive video streaming rights.

Marketing Manager

• Mar 2000 - Sep 2002

• Reviewed contracts and oversaw execution of over 250 events showcasing international, national and local talent in partnership with national corporate sponsors. • Managed $1.2M television, radio, and print advertising budget for all events. • Established customized subscription software program resulting in $100K in sales during first year. • Reviewed contracts and oversaw execution of over 250 events showcasing international, national and local talent in partnership with national corporate sponsors. • Managed $1.2M television, radio, and print advertising budget for all events. • Established customized subscription software program resulting in $100K in sales during first year.