Jessica Lit

About Jessica Lit

Jessica Lit is an intellectual property and entertainment attorney with a passion for…

Experience

1. Director of Business Affairs

   Dramatists Guild Of America

   Feb 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Oversees the work of staff attorneys, the BA manager, and interns, including allocating and prioritizing their respective duties.*Strategizes with BA department about developing and implementing new BA services, programs, and products, to be made available to members, Affiliates, and Business Subscribers. Addresses member concerns and disputes regarding breaches of contract, alleged infringements, delinquent payments, representation, collaboration, and such related matters, including participation in mediation for members.*Writes articles on theater business-related topics for publication by the Guild.*Responds to Help Desk requests to review the pertinent principles of law related to authorship of dramatic works (including intellectual property, contracts, privacy/publicity/defamation, collaboration, music, trusts & estates, anti-trust, and free expression) and business standards related to theatrical work (including analysis and assessment of member contracts relative to industry standards.

Education

• Fordham University

  Bachelor's degree

  2007 — 2011

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2016 — 2019

Skills

• Quick Study
• Resume Writing
• Sellers
• Flexible Working
• Personality
• Real Estate Transactions
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Negotiation
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Networking Sites
• Smart
• Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Fundraising
• Event Management
• Customer Negotiations
• Investors
• Buyers
• Real Estate
• Creative Writing
• Writing Skills
• Social Media
• Problem Solving
• E-Mail Management
• Public Speaking
• Facebook
• Organizing
• Creative Development