March 2003-Present
H.U.E, LLC Brooklyn, NY
Founder and CEO
- Successfully launched an entertainment company specializing in artist and brand management and business an legal consulting
Secured recording deal for singer/ songwriter Wynter Gordon with
Atlantic Records (writing credits include Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, J-Lo)
- Negotiate various music industry deals including, but not limited to:
recording, co-publishing, licensing, streaming, tour performance and
sponsorship agreements
- Compile and analyze data for A&R, social media, global rights
management and consumer/pop culture trends
February 2004-February 2018
Carroll, Guido & Groffman, LLP New York, NY
Senior Executive Legal Assistant and Paralegal
- Reviewed, compared, red-lined, revised and summarized various music
industry agreements
- Drafted licenses, notice letters and cease and desist letters
- Proofread highly sensitive documents and furnish invoices
- Project Manager for the Bonnaroo Music Festival; Created and maintained
database of all artist, record label and publisher contact information;
Drafted synch, master use and mechanical licenses; Correspond with
managers, record label and publisher reps.
- Provide efficient support of two Partners; coordinate execution of all
agreements, maintain highly confidential files and communicate directly
with clients and representatives of major record labels, publishers and
other entertainment entities
- High profile client base of 250 include but are not limited to: Dr. Luke,
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, DJ Mustard and Tiesto
- Administrative duties included managing heavy telephone call volume
lines, handling domestic and international travel arrangements, scheduling
of meetings and following up on status of outstanding contracts
- Maintained attorney’s ABA and CLE files
- Assisted in supervision of the legal internship program
