Experience

Big Red Button Entertainment, Inc.

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Counselor

  • Nov 2009 - Present



Sony Pictures Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Counsel

  • Oct 1997 - Aug 2009

  Represented SPE on the acquisition, delivery and distribution of filmed products intended for worldwide distribution on all media formats. Drafted, negotiated and closed more than 600 agreements for Sony. Protected the interests of 12 other divisions throughout Sony. Developed time and cost saving procedures. Advised executives of Sony Japan and Sony Canada on their respective negotiations. Successfully dealt with financing issues involving banks and bond companies. Trained inside and outside attorneys; helped in selection of new hires. Implemented procedures to prevent federal law violations Show less



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attorney

  • Apr 1994 - Apr 1997

  Drafted contracts for foreign language dubbed films in 34 countries. Negotiated deal points on star talent agreements, soundtrack purchases and dispute resolutions. Successfully negotiated a $3 million savings on contract personnel. Conducted non-union and union employee terminations, layoffs, performance counseling and investigations for a division with 2,000 employees. Drafted contracts for foreign language dubbed films in 34 countries. Negotiated deal points on star talent agreements, soundtrack purchases and dispute resolutions. Successfully negotiated a $3 million savings on contract personnel. Conducted non-union and union employee terminations, layoffs, performance counseling and investigations for a division with 2,000 employees.