Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson has a diverse work experience in various legal roles. Michelle currently serves as the Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal at The Law Office of Michelle Johnson. In 2019, they held the position of Senior Counsel at Vox Media, LLC., where they played a crucial role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating digital and new media production agreements. Michelle also worked as the Director of Production Legal at Embassy Row - a Division of Sony Pictures Entertainment, overseeing legal matters for numerous original content projects. Michelle started their career at the Bronx District Attorney's Office as an Assistant District Attorney and later worked as an Independent Contractor at MTV Networks. Overall, Michelle has demonstrated expertise in business and legal affairs, production and entertainment content, and broadcast regulatory affairs.

Michelle Johnson earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in English from New York University in 2002. Prior to that, they graduated from Western High School in 1998 and completed their freshman year at The Ursuline School in 1995. Michelle later attended St. John's University School of Law from 2002 to 2005, earning their Juris Doctor (JD) degree.