Jessica Lanford

Jessica Lanford is a seasoned legal professional specializing in intellectual property law with extensive experience in production and licensing. Currently serving as Lead Production and IP Counsel at Weigel Broadcasting Co. since March 2016, Jessica has progressed through various roles including Production Attorney and Staff Attorney. Previous experience includes serving as a Staff Attorney at THINK Televisual LLC / TouchVision TV and an Illinois Global Law Fellow at Yuasa and Hara, an IP boutique focused on international patent, trademark, copyright, and licensing. Jessica’s foundational legal training includes a JD from the University of Illinois College of Law and experience as a legal intern at Horizon Hobby. Jessica also possesses a B.Mus. in Piano Performance from Oberlin College and has spent years as part of the Piano Faculty at Mercy School of Music.