Legal Expertise

Entertainment and multimedia law representing producers, distributors and networks, including the development, production, acquisition and distribution of television programs and series, home video, web sites and interactive projects. Representation of entertainment and new media companies in business transactions, including acquisitions and joint ventures. Particular expertise in children’s programming, documentaries and public television.

Representative Matters

• Negotiated and drafted complex production and distribution agreements for top-rated children’s television series, major prime-time series and high-profile documentaries. 
• Negotiated and drafted license agreements, development agreements, output agreements and related business and legal documents. 
• Advised on development of rights strategy (traditional and digital) for major media organization. 
• Advised interactive, programming, digital ventures, home video and other departments on business and legal issues. 
• Represented corporations and investment banks in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and securities offerings. 
• Served as counsel to corporations and limited liability companies in business transactions.