• Proofread scripts for errors in typing, grammar, syntax, and form, making corrections within documents when asked. • Upon request, read scripts for readability and style, and suggest fixes as needed. • Clients include executive story editor on hit CBS drama and numerous writers preparing fellowship submissions.
Summary
•Former IP litigator with 4+ years on fast paced showrunner’s desk. •Possess a unique combo of broad-based industry knowledge, familiarity with legal & clearance issues, and hands-on production experience. •PC/Mac/Office literate. •Quick learner.
Credits
9/12 – 9/12
Freelance Proofreader for Film/TV Writers – N/A
Details
9/12 – 9/12
3/12 – 5/12
Assistant to Producer – The Smart One (Pilot)
ABC — TV — Warner Bros Details
3/12 – 5/12
• Assisted in creative, admin., on-set duties. • Utilized my legal bkgd to liaise w/ Clearances, BS&P, and Legal on variety of script issues. • Worked with people at all levels; handled highly confidential and sensitive information. • Served as de facto writers’ ass't: edited/proofed/formatted scripts, sent prod'n distros.
6/11 – 3/12
Assistant to Producer – Hart Of Dixie (Season 1)
The CW — TV — Warner Bros Details
6/11 – 3/12
• Assisted my boss in all areas - creative, administrative, on-set, personal - during which time he also developed/sold multiple pilots. • Answered phones, drafted correspondence, managed calendars, booked travel, coordinated conference calls. • Read, proofed, offered notes on outlines and scripts. • Worked regularly with many departments, including Post, Casting, Legal.
10/10 – 1/11
Contract Attorney (Hire Counsel) – N/A
Details
10/10 – 1/11
• First and second level document reviewer on pharmaceutical product liability case. • Coded documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, and subject matter. • Part of select group chosen to prepare detailed log of privileged documents.
6/07 – 5/10
Assistant to Producer – Samantha Who? (Season 2)
ABC — TV — ABC Studios Details
6/07 – 5/10
• Assisted my boss with all aspects of Samantha Who? -- creative, administrative, on-set, and personal -- during which time he also developed multiple pilots. • Answered phones, drafted correspondence, booked travel, coordinated meetings, managed calendars. • Read and proofed scripts, pitched story ideas. • Worked with people at all levels, handled confidential information.
2/08 – 4/08
Litigation Associate (Cooley Godward Kronish LLP) – N/A
Details
2/08 – 4/08
• Participated remotely as member of NY litigation department’s second level document review team on an XM Radio copyright infringement case. • Coded documents for responsiveness, privilege, confidentiality, subject area, ‘hotness,’ potential dep prep/trial value. • Corrected errors of initial reviewers.
3/07 – 6/07
Production Staff – Samantha Who? (Season 1)
ABC — TV
3/07 – 6/07
3/07 – 4/07
Production Assistant – Making It Legal (Pilot)
ABC — TV — ABC Studios/Touchstone Details
3/07 – 4/07
• Functioned as production assistant on this multi-cam sitcom pilot: answered phones, prepared/distributed scripts, stocked/cleaned the kitchen and supply room, set up for table reads, and performed lunch runs and other errands.
Recos
Education
Class of '00
New York University School of Law
J.D.
Class of '97
Johns Hopkins University
B.A. in Psychology, Political Science with honors
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