Richard Samson

Experienced Mediator, Arbitrator, and Attorney in Media, Entertainment, Arts and Technology

Associate Mediator · Attorney

Experienced 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.