Usman Shaikh
Innovative Legal Solutions in Corporate, Entertainment, & IP Law
California
CA, NY
"Great experience, timely response, I would work with him anytime"
About
Usman has substantial experience serving as corporate/general counsel to a wide range of businesses, from startups to multinational corporations. He has also served as production attorney on more than 20 independent films, TV and digital projects.
His clients are in such diverse sectors as tech, entertainment, sports, digital media, fashion, advertising/marketing, nightlife/restaurants, consumer products and… read more healthcare.
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Client Reviews
"I worked with Usman to establish my new business. I'm very happy with his level of professionalism and attention to detail."
"Usman was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive when assisting with my project. I'll definitely work with him again!"
"Usman communicated thoroughly and timely with me. He is very well versed in publishing contracts and was able to give a beginner like me a clue! I will use him again in the future."
"Mr. Shaikh provided the legal framework for our deal flow, most of which had a strong licensing, distribution, and co-branding component. Mr. Shaikh’s background as a corporate attorney with a vast knowledge of entertainment and intellectual property deal structuring added an important aspect to our team."
Work History
U.S. Law Group
Managing Attorney
Jan 2010 - Present
With offices in Los Angeles and New York, U.S. Law Group is a boutique, bi-coastal law firm providing innovative legal solutions in Corporate & Business, Entertainment & New Media, Intellectual Property and Litigation.
ICM Partners
Business Affairs
Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
Seward & Kissel
Corporate Associate
Sep 2005 - Feb 2007
Winston & Strawn LLP
Corporate Associate
Aug 2003 - Sep 2005