Jenaé Steele

Jenaé Steele

Email Address
jenae.e.steele@gmail.com
Level
Member of Affinity Bar Association
Law School
University of Texas Law at Austin
Grad Year
2016
Bar Number
355206
Education and Experience
EDUCATION: The University of Texas School of Law; Austin, Texas – 2016 Juris Doctor; Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law Journal Samford University; Birmingham, Alabama – 2013 Bachelor of Arts; Major: History/Psychology, Minor: Latin American Studies BAR ADMISSIONS: New York and California PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Multimedia Legal Services, LLC; Remote October 2023 – Present Music Attorney • Draft, redline, and assist with negotiations on various entertainment agreements: side artist, recording, distribution, licensing, sync, co-publishing, producer, remix, brand partnership/marketing, talent releases, label waivers etc. • Advising and assisting on negotiation, implementation, and collection of royalties or payments due to SAG/AFTRA, ACTRA and AFM union guidelines and/or third-party licensing agreements Apple, Inc. via Pro Unlimited (Contract); Remote May 2022 – October 2023 Business Affairs Manager; Media Services – Product & Design (Apple Music) • Cleared and licensed IP rights from artists/creatives and licensors for use across Apple products, including Apple Music, Apple Radio, and Shazam • Assessed, managed, advised, and educated multiple teams (product & design and marketing) concerning legal risks within IP, exposure, and strategic options when using third party content throughout the life cycle of a project • Drafted and advised on (with counsel) talent releases, rights management issues, and various licenses Law Office of Jeffrey B. Gandel; New York, NY. February 2021 – May 2022 Freelance Music Attorney; Part-Time • Drafted, redlined, and assisted with negotiations on various music agreements: distribution, licensing, sync, co- publishing, producer, remix, management, merchandise, live events, neighboring rights, etc. • Supported and advised a variety of clients including indie labels, production companies, sync houses, publishers, artists, songwriters, producers, executive producers, influencers, managers, and music festivals Warner Music Group; New York, NY June 2020 – March 2021 Alternative Distribution Alliance – Associate, Business & Legal Affairs; Temporary • Reviewed, negotiated, and drafted video production, label waivers, distribution, artist services, composer, etc agreements • Managed label copy and sample clearances to create production schedules and approve payments • Advised on inquiries about complicated contractual obligations from non-legal departments William Morris Endeavor; New York, NY January 2017 – April 2020 Literary Department –Foreign, Business Affairs • Acted Junior Business Affairs Executive, reported to/coordinated with Head of Legal, Literary Department and managing a high volume of deals to support agents and roster of bestselling writers and other public figures • Negotiated, drafted, and redlined agreements (licensing, translation, personal appearance, digital distribution, NDAs, publisher’s releases, and corresponding amendments, assignments, reversions, and terminations) • Worked with outside counsel to publishers to resolve copyright, digital distribution (i.e., a la carte, streaming, and subscription), and illustrations issues to minimize risk • Ensured agreements are compliant with current Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Anti-Bribery, European General Data Protection Regulation laws, and California Consumer Privacy Act in North and South America, Western Europe,
Professional Title
Music Attorney
Employer Address Line 1
17600 Burbank Blvd
Employer Address Line 2
212
Employer City
Encino
Employer State
CA
Employer Zip Code
91316

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