Core Practice Areas
4 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileExperienced New York City-based mediator, arbitrator and attorney with a deep expertise in digital and traditional media, entertainment, arts and technology. Skilled in complex intellectual property, copyright, trademark, right of publicity, infringement, licensing and general commercial contract and licensing issues. Decades of experience advising and negotiating on behalf of a broad and varied range of creative individuals, including writers and designers, production companies, live entertainment venues and artists’ estates. Experienced in contract negotiation and drafting, particularly as they relate to IP, technology and arts and entertainment issues: theater and film production documents, rights options, publishing and recording agreements and licenses.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
Rutgers Law School
J.D. · Law
Northwestern University
B.S. · Radio, Television and Film
Work History
6 PositionsMediator
New York State Unified Court System
Public Arbitrator
FINRA
Vice President and Assistant General Counsel
The New York Times Company
Adjunct Faculty
Rutgers Law School
Focusing on entertainment and intellectual property contracts, entertainment law & business, and copyright and trademark courses.
Intellectual Property Counsel and Business Affairs Executive
A&E Television Networks
Associate Attorney, Entertainment and Intellectual Property Group
Proskauer
Contract drafting and negotiation and international trademark, copyright, right of publicity protection, licensing and enforcement.
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