Jonathan’s areas of concentration include theater, television and motion pictures. He is the author of the article "2005: The Beginning of the End of Copyright Renewals," and lectures frequently, including most recently on behalf of the New York City Bar, the Dramatists Guild and the Commercial Theater Institute (CTI). Jonathan received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law (cum laude). He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995 and to the California State Bar in 1997.
Representative Work:
- Production counsel for live stage productions and television series.
- Representation of theatrical playwrights.
- Representation of theatrical underlying rights owners, including motion picture studios.
- Representation of writers, actors and directors of television and film.
- Representation of on-air-talent.
- Theater and film financing agreements.
- Counsel for owner of classic film library.
- Corporate entertainment transactions including sales and acquisitions of entertainment companies.
- Talent endorsement agreements.
- Trademark licensing agreements.
- Copyright due diligence on behalf of clients acquiring rights, and preparation of copyright inventories.
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