Vishakha Nagraj
Production Legal Counsel @Knol Hanly P.C
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WORK HISTORY
Production Legal Counsel @Knol Hanly P.C
Los Angeles, CA, US
Served as production legal counsel for award-winning documentary film productions, providing end-to-end strategic legal counseling across all stages of production (development, pre-production, production and post-production)- Conducted clearance reviews and counseled independent filmmakers on content liability, licensing, IP protection, fair use, chain-of-title, legal compliance and risk mitigation- Drafted and helped negotiate a variety of entertainment contracts, including crew agreements (producers, directors, editors, composers, etc.), location and appearance releases, licenses, entity formation documents, and distribution deals- Managed multiple time-sensitive projects, mentored students and provided guidance on client interactions, helped organize legal education programs for filmmakers and impact-based promotional film screenings- Participated in legal education panel discussions at film festivals such as Big Sky Film Festival and DC/DOX, covering topics like fair use, libel, production risk, insurance, and distribution—offering filmmakers practical, real-world legal guidance.
EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
Master of Laws - LLM, Media, Entertainment, IP and Technology Law
Jindal Global Law School (JGLS)
Bachelor of Arts and Laws- B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Law
ABOUT VISHAKHA NAGRAJ
I’ve always been deeply fascinated by entertainment and its ability to move people —…
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