Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Xxxxxx, CA xxxxxx ￨ (xxx-xxx-xxxx ￨ abc@xyz.com

Details-Oriented Leader Committed to Ethics & Integrity While Exceeding Your Corporation s Business Goals

Entertainment Transactional Law ￨ International Business Law ￨ International Commerce

Film Development / Financing / Production ￨ Licensing / Distribution ￨ Contract Negotiations

Digital Media ￨ Union / Employment Laws ￨ Project Development ￨ Film School Instruction

Dynamic, Results-Centric Professional who offers proven experience as the in-house counsel for established Hollywood studios, agents, and production companies; industry-leading Silicon Valley corporations; and global content producers in France, England, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Mexico. Ambitious Self-Starter who negotiates lucrative agreements on behalf of licensors and licensees for branded merchandise and consumer products, as well as internet, DVD, and video games; music and copyright clearances; and rights clearance and analysis for remakes and sequels. Top Performer who excels in rights acquisitions, co-production arrangements, television network license and studio production agreements, live-action agreements, animation and visual effects vendor relations, union compliance, and IP protection. Excellent Communicator who leads targeted consultations for independent producers regarding SAG, AFTRA, DGA, and IATSE to ensure compliance and minimize risks and financial impact.

  Expertly negotiated and documented a co-production series deal with the BBC.

  Performed as lead negotiator of three industry-first interactive media agreements.

  Served in in-house counsel roles for corporate Hollywood and Silicon Valley leaders.

  Created first-ever Interactive Media Agreements adopted nationally by AFTRA and SAG.

  Led staff in rights analysis and deal negotiation for exploitation of classic film library titles.

  Represented VFX and CGI companies and artists in live-action and animated film production.

Attorney Private Practice (www.CarolContes.com)

Capitalize on the opportunity to deliver forward-thinking legal advisement for a high-profile client base, including building valuable professional networks and relationships among European-based entrepreneurs, producers, leading film and digital media artists, and Hollywood-based media businesses.

Select Projects Include:

  Documentary-to-scripted mini-series deal with major U.S. independent.

  Network licensure for live presentation of mega-hit, Broadway stage play.

  Multi-territory European film co-production, including Asia financing agreements.

  Series showrunner agreements, including creating AGR definitions for multiple parties.

  Executive producer services (deal consultation) with two multi-national, independent films.

  Independent film slate deal for European-based writer, director, and producer involving sales agent, talent packager, and financiers.

Adjunct Professor

Utilized broad industry knowledge toward planning and presenting dynamic courses on Entertainment Law & Business Practices for top graduate-level candidates at the Motion Picture & Television School.

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy ￨ (xxx-xxx-xxxx Page Two

National Assistant Executive Director

Spearheaded lucrative negotiations of national network television agreements on behalf of 70,000+ television performers. Directed organizational activities for interactive media. Participated in collective bargaining processes between studios and unions to achieve mutually beneficial contract resolutions.

Senior Counsel ￨ Vice President of Business Affairs

Expertly authored industry-wide agreements between Silicon Valley game publishers and Hollywood labor unions. Led targeted decision-making among U.S. and U.K. in-house production units. Seamlessly merged traditional media into video games by developing templates for licensing of linear content into interactive digital media. Served as in-house counsel for the world s largest video game publisher, and created the first-ever Interactive Media Agreements adopted for nationwide use by AFTRA and SAG.

Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs

Played a vital role in leading results-centric legal and business affairs for the parent company of two nationally published magazines, Heavy Metal and National Lampoon. Competitively negotiated agreements for trademark licensing, film production, and home video distribution. Directed litigation and legal overview for the public company, including facilitating essential SEC compliance.

In-House Counsel

Filmways, Inc. ￨ ICM International Creative Management

Turner Entertainment Company ￨ Paramount Television, Inc.

City Film Commissioner (Tucson, AZ) ￨ Law Firm of Kay Scholer, LLP

Collaborated with diverse entertainment companies to provide in-house business affairs and legal counsel while actively developing, producing, and distributing films and television programs worldwide.

Juris Doctorate University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Government University of Arizona

Member, Xxxxxx State Bar ￨ Member, Arizona State Bar

Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association (Entertainment)

Member, Xxxxxx County Bar (Intellectual Property)

Member, American Bar Association (Sports & Entertainment)

Freelance Journalist, Ageless Magazine (1997 1999)

Guest Lecturer, Xxxxxx Lawyers for the Arts ￨ LA City College

Board of Directors Vice President Treasurer, Camp Axios (Since 2009)

Founding Board Member, Byzantine-Latino Quarter Foundation (1997 2011)

Fundraising Auxiliary Board, American Film Institute Associates (AFIA) (1997 2011)

Professional Publications Provided Upon Request ￨ Excellent References Provided Upon Request