“At EdgeCast, I watched Brian take a small start-up of less than 100 employees with only outside general counsel and guide it into a stable company of over 300 employees that was eventually sold to Verizon. As VP General Counsel, Brian established processes for contract review and negotiations that are still followed today. He always took the time to answer my questions in a thoughtful, straight-forward manner that allowed me to make effective business decisions. It was a both a great learning experience and a pleasure to work with Brian. ”
About
Experienced general counsel advising digital-first SaaS, artificial intelligence…
Experience & Education
Honors & Awards
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2019 Trusted Advisors Award Winner
San Fernando Valley Business Journal
The San Fernando Valley Business Journal is proud to announce the 2019 Trusted Advisors Awards. This event honors the important work of accountants, bankers, attorneys, insurance professionals and wealth managers.
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2014 Corporate Counsel Award Finalist
Los Angeles Business Journal
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Super Lawyers - Southern California Rising Star
Thomson Reuters
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Super Lawyers - Southern California Rising Star
Thomson Reuters
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Reported Opinion
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Consumer Empowerment B.V. aka FastTrack, et al., 259 F. Supp. 2d 1029 (C.D. Cal. 2003), aff'd, 380 F.3d 1154 (9th Cir.), vacated and remanded, 545 U.S. 913 (June 27, 2005). Vicarious copyright infringement action against Grokster, Kazaa and MusicCity peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing services.
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Reported Opinion
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Global Telemedia International, Inc. v. Doe 1 aka BUSTEDAGAIN 40, 132 F. Supp. 2d 1261 (C.D. Cal. 2001). Defamation action arising from negative statements posted online. As co-counsel for anonymous defendant, obtained dismissal under California's anti-SLAPP statute and obtained first award of mandatory attorneys' fees in this context.
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Reported Opinion
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A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, Inc., 114 F. Supp. 2d 896 (N.D. Cal. 2000), aff'd, 239 F.3d 204 (9th Cir. 2001). Vicarious copyright-infringement action against operators of Napster P2P file-sharing service.
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Reported Opinion
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Mappa Music Co. v. Universal-PolyGram International Publishing, Inc., 62 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1582 (C.D. Cal. 2001). Copyright and breach of contract action against music publisher Universal-PolyGram. As co-counsel for Universal-PolyGram, obtained summary judgment, establishing principle that statute of limitations on a claim for failure to pay royalties accrues upon first nonpayment.
Organizations
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Encino Neighborhood Council Planning & Land Use Committee
Member
- PresentThe Planning & Land use Committee seeks to notify stakeholders of important land use projects and permitting issues in the Encino community. The PLU Committee works to thoroughly understand proposed developments, their benefits and drawbacks, and hear stakeholder comments, in order to provide salient feedback to the project developer and the Encino Neighborhood Council Board, which in turn advises the Los Angeles City Council on projects that affect Encino and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Los Angeles Cannabis Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
- PresentThe Los Angeles Cannabis Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary group of business owners, professional leaders, and community members working together to promote the overall growth and development of Los Angeles and our surrounding areas. We are here to foster and promote the economic and general welfare of the entire area by stimulating growth and cooperation between all facets of business, government, social organizations and the general public.
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ProVisors
Group Leader - Cannabis Affinity Group
- PresentThe ProVisors Cannabis Affinity Group's mission is to provide a platform where members who currently provide or would like to provide services to the Cannabis industry can meet to share information, and learn about the specific practices that dictate how the industry operates, collaborate, discuss trends and build referral relationships.
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Association of Corporate Counsel
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
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