DIGITAL MEDIA LEGAL CONSULTING FOR EMERGING & ESTABLISHED COMPANIES

About

I offer a unique form of legal practice to suit the needs of both emerging and growing companies that may not have their own in-house counsel or where legal needs exceed a company’s existing internal resources.

I draw on my law firm training and my years as in-house counsel to give my clients the services they need when they need it. With my deep understanding of the fields of digital media, advertising, internet services and technology, along with my business and strategic skills, I represent content owners, publishers and service providers.

I act as in-house counsel for an emerging or smaller business, working closely with the executives to help formulate company strategy and fulfill day-to-day legal needs.

Example

Prism Labs is a body scanning technology with multiple consumer and business applications. I act as their in-house counsel, advising leadership on product issues, creating template API and partner agreements, and facilitating and helping structure technology collaborations.

Prism

Example

I began working as an outsourced in-house counsel for the TV Time mobile app, which pivoted — with the acquisition of Mediamorph and TheTVDB and the development of the Whip Media Exchange — from a consumer-based social model into a sophisticated international B2B film & television data platform servicing Content Buyers and Content Sellers, as well as providing entertainment insights and support to major media conglomerates.

Whip Media

I supplement an existing in-house legal team, where legal needs overall, or in a particular area, exceed internal resources.

Example

I support the Audio team at Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle Entertainment), which supplies in-flight entertainment to international airlines, adding my music and licensing expertise to work with existing counsel in negotiating complex licensing arrangements with major music labels, publishers and collecting societies, helping to manage complicated financial reporting relationships and securing important accomodations that allowed the company to survive during a challenging period for International travel.

Anuvu

Example

At Penske Media Corporation, which includes Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, SheMedia, Robb Report, SXSW, among other brands, I work directly with the legal and business teams, supporting domestic and international brand licensing agreements, custom promotions, technology licenses and media distribution.

PMC

I provide project-based representation, working in a specific area requiring focused legal attention.

Example

For Game Rant and Screen Rant, I negotiated strategic advertising partnerships and ad network agreements, ultimately negotiating the sale of the companies to Valnet.

Game Rant

Example

I represent new businesses from their formation through the development of key business and legal forms that will support initial contracts with contractors and partners.

Salt

I support my client’s needs with creative models of representation and custom fee structures that work within your legal budget.

Based in Beverly Hills, I am fully equipped to support my clients remotely, and always enjoy collaborating in person.

I look forward to working with you!

Services

Content Licensing
What I offer
- Review & Negotiation of Licenses
- Licensor/Licensee Forms & Term Sheets
- Brand Licensing & Syndication
- Music: Master Recording & Publishing Licenses
- Video: Multi-channel Networks & Production Agreements
- Sports: Rights Acquisition
Technology
What I offer
- Product Development Advice
- Master Service & Provider Agreements
- SaaS, Software Distribution & APIs
- Terms of Service
- DPA, privacy & data policy support
Advertising and Marketing
What I offer
- Digital Publishers, Brands & Advertisers
- Insertion Orders & Ts & Cs
- Programmatic Advertising Agreements
- Ad Platform & Network Agreements
- Social Media Marketing & Contests
General Counsel Services
What I offer
- Day-to-Day contracts & templates
- Consultant & Vendor Agreements
- Legal & Business Strategy
- Compliance & Policies
- Litigation Oversight & Management
- Legal Department & Contract Management

What my Clients say

Dina serves as an adjunct member of Roku’s in-house legal team. We initially turned to Dina to provide cost-effective support to our growing digital content distribution and advertising businesses when we simply had more work than we had in-house resources to cover. As our in-house team has grown, we have continued to work with Dina as a value-added resource and trusted advisor. Dina has worked on a wide variety of transactions in addition to helping us develop and evolve our business models and transaction documents. Dina understands our company’s culture, priorities and needs, and takes these into account in the work that she takes on for us. She is very invested in Roku’s success, and has built strong relationships with both members of the in-house legal team and our business clients. Dina’s broad legal and business experience in digital media and technology has been extremely valuable to us. Importantly, Dina has a strong work ethic, and it has been a pleasure for our team to partner with her.
— Stephen H. Kay, SVP & General Counsel, Roku, Inc. —
Dina has been providing highly valued and essential support as outside legal counsel for Penske Media Corporation and its media and event properties, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Artforum, Robb Report and SXSW, for several years. She has been a tremendous asset when we need an extra pair of legal hands to jump into a thorny business dispute or sophisticated transaction. She is responsive, smart, pragmatic and level-headed. From SaaS and software agreements, to licensing agreements and vendor disputes, she provides thoughtful, business-friendly advice. She knows how to talk to business clients as well as in-house counsel. We are big fans.
— Judith R. Margolin, SVP & Deputy General Counsel, Penske Media Corporation —
Dina has worked at every company where I’ve been the CEO – she is fantastic! I’ve also referred her to others many times. Dina is hard-working and diligent, but also very flexible and solutions oriented. She works hard to understand my needs and the needs of my business, and strikes a balance that aligns with my risk profile and budget. I can recommend Dina wholeheartedly both as a strong legal mind and as a fun, dedicated team member who strives for the overall success of the business.
— Steve Raymond, CEO - Big Frame, 8i, Prism Labs —
Dina has been a terrific business partner and trusted advisor in support of Anuvu’s audio business. Dina has led some extremely complex strategies and negotiations for us and in all instances has been able to create a win-win scenario for all involved. Dina’s unswerving work ethic, concise and clear communication, get-it-done attitude and results oriented approach has been invaluable and I am extremely grateful for her support and hard work. I would recommend Dina’s business savvy and legal expertise in a heartbeat – any company would be extremely fortunate to work with Dina.
— Terri Davies, SVP, Anuvu —

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