Paula Brillson
Executive Legal Counsel to Founders & Creators
- Role
- General Counsel at The Onion
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paula Brillson
A keen understanding of business expansion, intellectual property strategies and contract…
Experience
General Counsel
Apr 2024 — Present
Manage legal operations for a leading satire publication, ensuring alignment with business objectives and editorial integrity. Negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements, including MSAs, talent and contractor contracts, strategic partnership MOUs, and licensing deals. Develop and enforce intellectual property strategies to protect and monetize copyright and trademark assets. Author and implement internal HR policies, and lead initiatives to protect and grow the brand’s licensing portfolio. Review content for 1st compliance and defamation risk, balancing legal protections with creative expression.
Education
Baruch College
BBA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
1986 — 1989
Rutgers Law School
JD, Law (Intellectual Property/Telecoms focus)
1989 — 1992
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