Timothy Marks
Transactional Attorney | Business & Commercial Contracts | Intellectual Property
California
CA
About
Tim graduated from Loyola Law School and has a bachelor's degree in International Studies from UC Irvine. While he's worked on… read more many high profile entertainment projects over the years, Tim has a strong passion for assisting small businesses and startups, helping them get off the ground, and properly advising them on all legal matters.
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The Walt Disney Company
Associate Principal Counsel
Jul 2018 - Oct 2024
In-house counsel for one of Disney's internal production studios. Handled contracts for media and television production, general studio business operations, and other intellectual property matters including agreements for facility leases, independent contractors, rights acquisition and licensing, vendors, employment services, equipment rentals, and copyright/trademark registration.
Nelson Davis LLP
Attorney
Sep 2016 - Apr 2018
Attorney at a boutique law firm representing high profile talent in the film and television industry. Provided legal research and advice on client matters pertaining to business and intellectual property. Drafted agreements and other legal documents such as cease and desist letters, and rights releases.
Kernan Law Firm
Law Clerk
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Drafted and reviewed business contracts including LLC operating agreements, film distribution agreements, and endorsement agreements. Provided litigation assistance on matters involving copyright infringement, right of publicity, and idea theft.
NBCUniversal
Business & Legal Affairs Intern
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
Handled contracts and other legal matters for the Telemundo TV music group including licenses, releases, independent contractor engagements, and deal memos.
Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP
Law Clerk
May 2014 - Nov 2014
Drafted corporate agreements including joint venture, investment, share redemption, and LLC operating agreements. Handled business legal matters including trademark registrations, federal compliance, and tax research.