About me
Education, Experiences, Awards & Recognitions
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2024
Honors: Associate Editor — Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 42, Staff Editor — Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Vol. 41University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, in Law, History, and Culture; Minor in Culture, Media, and Entertainment, May 2021
GPA: 3.75
Honors: Dean’s List (six semesters)
Activities: Interim Editor/Writer, Genzine; Assistant Director of Marketing, Undergraduate Student Government -
Buser Legal
Miami, FL (Remote)
Assisting in representing clients in the music industry and sports and entertainment sector. Contributions include legal research, contract drafting, and client communication.Volunteer Lawyers for the Art
New York, New York
Volunteer
August 2024 – August 2024Assisted low-income artists with their arts-related legal issues across visual arts, design, dance, theater, film, and music. Covered arts-related matters such as intellectual property issues, contracts, applications for artists' visas, and the incorporation of arts-related businesses and non-profits, among other work.
Eisner, LLP
New York, New York
Legal Intern
January 2024 – April 2024
Assisting partners and associates in Eisner's entertainment group with legal research, contract drafting, and client communication. Contributing to the team's efforts in providing comprehensive legal support and gaining practical experience in music, film, and entertainment industry law.Entertainment Law Committee (New York City Bar Association)
Student Member (non- voting)
Aug 2023- Jul 2024 (Prospective)Serve in drafting reports, providing input and testimony on legislation, submitting briefs, supporting continuing legal education and other programs, and engaging in meaningful public service projects.
United Masters/Translation
Brooklyn, NY
Legal Intern
June 2023 – August 2023Oversee licensing agreements and marketing, consultant, sponsorship contracts, and financial incentive agreements. Tailor presentations and communications to accommodate unique audiences and to collaborate with peers across departments. Gain exposure to copyright and trademark registration matters, copyright royalty board matters, international copyright matters, agency statements of work, and agency master service agreements.
Dim Mak Records
Los Angeles, CA (Remote)
Legal Intern
August 2022 – April 2023Drafted record deals, label waivers, and internal memos. Researched Web 3.0 legal matters and created original internal intellectual property training materials.
Portela Law Firm
New York, NY
Legal Intern
June 2022 – July 2022Conducted research and legal analysis on family law matters, filed orders to show cause with Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan Family Courts. Handled correspondence and ensured documents were prepared and notarized correctly.
OK Focus Group/ Ryder Ripps
Beverly Hills, CA
Artist’s Assistant/Executive Assistant, January 2021 – March 2021Assisted with the production and post-production of artworks. Managed social media activities, commitments, and deliveries.
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Languages: Spanish (Working proficiency)
Certificates: LexisNexis Certified (Proficiency Certification, and Practice-Ready Certification 2022), Sotheby's Institute of Art (Summer 2020), Adobe Photoshop and InDesign (Summer 2018)
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piña coladas, getting caught in the rain, health food, Yoga, Rock journalism, champagne (Rupert Holme’s original draft), oh, and film!