Jessica Lit

Director of Business Affairs @Dramatists Guild Of America

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.

Fordham University

Bachelor's degree

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

Juris Doctor (J.D.)