Extensive experience in entertainment and intellectual property law supports this expert witness’s work in disputes involving media rights, contract interpretation, and content-related transactions. With more than 30 years in practice, their work includes evaluation of agreements, licensing structures, and financing arrangements tied to film, television, music, literary works, and digital media, as well as involvement in litigation concerning copyright, trademark, and related claims.

Their legal practice includes drafting and negotiating contracts, deal memoranda, and licensing agreements for the development, production, distribution, and financing of content across multiple platforms and domestic and international markets. This experience extends to advising on entity formation, governance, and dissolution, as well as addressing disputes involving ownership rights, royalty structures, and contractual obligations. Their litigation background includes handling complex intellectual property matters and appellate-level advocacy involving rights enforcement and First Amendment considerations.

Professional credentials include admission to the State Bar of California and multiple federal courts, including appellate and district courts. Academic background includes a Juris Doctor degree and a bachelor’s degree in political science and legal studies. Additional industry involvement includes speaking and panel participation with organizations such as California Lawyers for the Arts, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and the Institute for International Film Financing, reflecting engagement with legal standards and practices in entertainment and intellectual property law.