Maricela González

Maricela González has a diverse work experience in the legal and entertainment industry. Maricela most recently worked at FilmNation Entertainment as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs. Prior to that, they worked as an Associate at KG Law. Maricela gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at Viacom, where they drafted and revised various agreements for MTV Networks and conducted extensive research. Maricela also served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal and as a Teaching Assistant at Cardozo School of Law. Maricela has a background in providing pro bono legal services to independent filmmakers as a Legal Intern at The Indie Film Clinic. Maricela also worked as a Summer Associate at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, assisting artists and inventors with their legal issues. Maricela has a passion for writing and has worked as a Freelance Writer for CBS Interactive and as a Writer, Editor, and Podcaster for The Wannabes. Maricela has strong administrative skills and served as an Executive Assistant at Blue Diamond Solutions, Inc. Overall, Maricela has a diverse range of experiences in the legal, entertainment, and writing fields.

Maricela González began their education journey by completing their high school studies at Hillsborough High School, earning a High School Diploma in the year 2009. Maricela then pursued further education at Columbia University from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies and Political Science. In 2012, Maricela also participated in a non-degree summer program at The University of Edinburgh, specializing in the Business in the Arts Programme. Building on their academic achievements, they enrolled at the Cardozo School of Law from 2016 to 2018, culminating in the completion of their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.