Michael D.

Michael D. has a strong background in legal affairs, particularly in the media, entertainment, and technology fields. Michael started their career at Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP, where they served as an Associate in the Media & IP Law Group, advising clients on copyright, trademark, and IP transactional work. Michael then joined SmithDehn LLP as a Member, continuing to provide legal counsel to media, entertainment, and technology clients, as well as handling litigation matters. At Verizon, Michael worked as a Senior Counsel in Business & Legal Affairs, focusing on content acquisition and strategy across various digital platforms. Michael later joined Starz as the VP of Business & Legal Affairs, specializing in content acquisitions and distribution. Most recently, Michael has been working as an Independent Consultant at NYLA Advisory. Michael is currently the Vice President Legal and Head of Business Affairs at MGA Entertainment.

Michael D. earned a Juris Doctor degree in Intellectual Property Law from American University Washington College of Law, where they studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature and History from Trinity College-Hartford, attending from 1996 to 2000. Michael D.'s education journey also began at Rye Country Day School, where they studied from 1992 to 1996, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.