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
