Shana Ditkowich
East Hills, NY 11577
**************@*****.***
LICENSES
Passed July 2012 New York Bar Exam, awaiting admission
EDUCATION
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Central Islip, NY
Juris Doctor, May 2012
GPA: 3.4925
Class Rank: Top 30%
Honors: Dean's List (Spring 2010)
Awards: CALI Awards for Academic Excellence in Contracts II
CALI Awards for Academic Excellence in American Legal Studies Practicum
Activities: Arts, Entertainment, Law Society, President
State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
Bachelor of Science in Computer Art, minor in Business Communications, May
2009
Honors: Dean's List (Fall 2007, Spring 2009), Order of Omega, National
Honor Society
Activities: Sigma Sigma Sigma, Zeta Delta Chapter, Community Service Chair
Study Abroad: University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia,
Fall 2008
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Sony Music Entertainment, New York, New York August 2011 -
April 2012
Business and Legal Affairs Intern
Drafted prize promotion rules, affidavits and submission forms. Analyzed
data about possible infringements. Analyzed and prepared documents in
preparation of potential litigation. Compiled disclosure schedule and
other corporate documents in support of transaction. Conducted contractual
analysis. Researched and addressed Intellectual Property issues.
Analyzed and summarized stock warrants and company bylaws. Participated in
discovery process.
Sedlmayr & Associates, New York, New York May 2011 -
August 2011
Summer Associate
Reviewed and redlined various agreements including producer agreements,
management agreements, artist recording agreements and production
agreements. Conducted legal research. Reviewed and tracked
synchronization and master use licenses for use and payment. Filed
documents for the firm.
Sony Pictures Television International, Culver City, California
June 2010 - August 2010
Legal Intern
Drafted international licensing contracts. Conducted advanced legal
research. Assisted with negotiating licensing contracts.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Lori Rosen, Roslyn, NY
Child Care Provider January 2002 - Present
Provide child care for two children, ages 11 and 12. Drive children to
after school activities and maintain order and creative play and study time
at home. Assist with meals and nightly routines.