John Heath

Law and motion work Propound discovery and respond to discovery requests Conduct depositions

Associate Attorney - Yonsei Law Firm - Los Angeles, CA

(2018-12)

• Law and motion work
• Propound discovery and respond to discovery requests
• Conduct depositions
• Attend court hearings
• Conduct extensive, in depth legal research
• Provide general support to the litigation team as needed

Consultant - Consultant for Copyright and Trademark Disputes - Los Angeles, CA

(2017-09 - 2018-12)

Worked to resolve copyright and trademark disputes between private entities.

• Write demand letters to take down material in accordance with DMCA rules as well as formulating response letters alleging infringement of intellectual property
• Help individuals formulate cogent arguments in favor of protecting intellectual property when dealing with entities such as Facebook and Amazon

Co-Counsel - Litigation Firm - Los Angeles, CA

(2015-06 - 2017-08)

Second chair attorney on high profile entertainment case dealing with a myriad of tort issues including conspiracy, assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Case also involved breach of contract, fraud, and breach implied covenant of good faith.

• Provided extensive legal research, as well advising litigation team regarding key tort and breach of contract issues
• Assisted in drafting motions and oral arguments, as well as conducting extensive, in depth legal research
• Provide general support to the litigation team as needed

Production Counsel - Writing on the Dark Side, Documentary Film - Los Angeles, CA

(2012-12 - 2015)

• Producers' liaison to interviewees
• Negotiate and document name, likeness, and voice rights for principal individuals to be portrayed in unscripted film
• In charge of below-the-line matters with close attention to the direction of the producer, director and business affairs consultants as well as other clearances, sync and master use licenses, art, and product placement
• Advise on avenues of film licensing and distribution, as well as copyright

Legal Intern, Labor Relations Department - NBC Universal - Burbank, CA

(2011-02 - 2011-05)

Reported to Keith Gorham, Sr. Vice President, Labor Relations.

• Reviewed and analyzed collective bargaining agreements for WGA, DGA, SAG, and other guilds and unions
• Analyzed existing contracts with talent against guild rules and regulations and prepared memos regarding the same

Legal Intern, Feature Legal Department - NBC Universal - Los Angeles, CA

(2010-06 - 2010-08)

Reported to Keith Blau, Vice President, Legal Affairs.

• Conducted chain of title analysis and rendered written analysis on certain complicated and protracted titles as well as remakes and sequels
• Redrafted these documents to incorporate attorney comments

Legal Assistant - Law Offices of L.R. Johnson, Esq. - Los Angeles, CA

(2005 - 2009)

Drafted and negotiated theatrical and video production and acquisition agreements, as well as a-t-l and b-t-l production documents, under the supervision of a highly experienced entertainment lawyer.

• Reviewed copyright ownership issues and prepared detailed chain of title analysis
• Obtained clearances for all rights to be acquired, including music, literary material, and ancillary rights
• Assisted in drafting acquisition agreements and negative pick ups, as well as licensing of product for all media
• Prepared on screen and paid credit summaries
• Summarized director's cutting rights

Juris Doctor - Law - Whittier Law School (2011)

Master of Arts - Mass Communications - San Jose State University (2005)

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - University of California at Santa Barbara (1999)