MICHAEL D. MARKOWITZ
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Highly organized executive and legal assistant with experience supporting busy attorneys and media executives. Adept at managing complex calendars, high-volume correspondence, client onboarding, and fast-paced operations. Organized, efficient, and resourceful – equally comfortable in legal or entertainment environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Assistant to Entertainment Attorneys
Various Law Firms – Los Angeles, CA 2023 – Present
Provide legal support to attorneys at Brecheen, Feldman, et al., Myman Greenspan, et al., and others.
Draft and revise talent agreements, correspondence, and legal documentation.
Manage calendar coordination, timesheets, expense reports, and contact databases.
Maintain relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and talent representatives.
Executive Assistant to Litigation Attorneys
Tatro, Tekosky, Sadwick LLP – Los Angeles, CA 2020 – 2023
Supported litigation, transactional, and real estate attorneys in a high-volume setting.
Managed client onboarding, billing, document filing, and confidential communications.
Drafted and proofed pleadings and discovery; filed documents with state and federal courts.
Television Writer & Story Producer
Various Production Companies 2006 – 2020
Led post-production on reality series including Married at First Sight, Wicked Tuna, and Street Outlaws.
Managed writing, scheduling, story production, and team coordination under deadline pressure.
Directed collaboration with networks, talent, and editors, demonstrating executive-level communication.
Executive Assistant to Entertainment Attorneys
Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, & Adler – Los Angeles, CA 2002 – 2006
Supported high-profile attorneys representing top film and television clients.
Coordinated contracts and negotiations with agencies, studios, and production companies.
Oversaw extensive contact management, scheduling, and deal tracking.
EDUCATION
University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
Master of Fine Arts, Screenwriting
Columbia University – New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medical Studies
SKILLS
Calendar & Travel Management, Legal Document Drafting & Proofing, Talent & Client Relationship Management, Billing, Invoicing, and Onboarding, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, DocuSign, iManage