Nina Kahlon *** Washington Ave., Apt. A*,
Brooklyn, NY 11205
****.******@********.***
Education
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
J.D., with certificate in Intellectual Property, Media, and
Information Law, June 2010
Activities: American Civil Liberties Union
Entertainment Law Society
New York University, New York, NY
B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Music, January 2005
Activities: NYU Politics Society
NYU student films, production assistant and actress
NYU Study Abroad London Program, assistant to resident
advisor
Experience
Carroll, Guido, & Groffman, LLP., New York, NY
Law Clerk September 2009 -
December 2009
Drafted agreements relating to merchandising ventures, employment issues,
and media licensing. Created and presented memoranda assessing both legal
and business solutions for issues concerning entertainment industry
clients.
The Orchard, Inc., New York, NY
Intern, Business and Legal Affairs
Summer 2009
Drafted agreements and created amendments pertaining to both labor law
and intellectual property law, including new media and licensing
contracts. Gained experience in negotiating intellectual property
contracts by redlining draft agreements and observing ongoing
negotiations.
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, New York, NY
Legal Intern January 2009 - May
2009
Interviewed potential clients through the ArtLaw Line and determined and
resolved legal issues concerning art related matters, such as
intellectual property protection and not-for profit corporation
formation. Participated in and drafted memoranda for consultations with
staff attorneys and clients on issues ranging from copyright infringement
to immigration.
The EMI Group, New York, NY
Intern, Business & Legal Affairs
September 2008 - May 2009
Researched issues and drafted documents in connection with intellectual
property litigation, such as complaints and cease and desist letters.
Collected, documented, and presented evidence of specific instances of
copyright infringement for use in future litigation.
VP Records, Inc., Queens, NY
Intern, Business & Legal Affairs
Summer 2008
Analyzed and summarized contracts and other legal agreements pertaining
to the music industry, including recording contracts and producer
agreements. Drafted numerous legal correspondence, such as letters of
direction and takedown notices.
Eclipse Law Corporation, Beverly Hills, CA
Intern/Assistant, Entertainment Law Practice September
2006 - December 2006
Proofread contracts and other legal agreements pertaining to film and
television.
Tower Records/Books/Video Tustin, CA
Supervisor, Retail
February 2005 - May 2006
Languages/Interests
Proficient in speaking and understanding Spanish; guitar and
photography.