About me

Education, Experiences, Awards & Recognitions

  • 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. 41

    University 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

  • Volunteer Lawyers for the Art
    New York, New York
    Volunteer
    August 2024 – August 2024 (Expected)

    Assisting low-income artists with their arts-related legal issues across visual arts, design, dance, theater, film, and music. Covering 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 2023

    Oversee 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 2023

    Drafted 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 2022

    Conducted 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 2021

    Assisted with the production and post-production of artworks. Managed social media activities, commitments, and deliveries.

  • 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)

  • piña coladas, getting caught in the rain, health food, Yoga, Rock journalism, champagne (Rupert Holme’s original draft), oh, and film!

Contact me: srosen16@law.cardozo.yu.edu