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About Brigit
Biography
I negotiate all types of deals in the entertainment industry pertaining to film, television, digital distribution of content, literary publications, music, music publishing and more. I also negotiate traditional business agreements (partnerships, joint ventures, etc.), register and advise on copyrights and advise on and prosecute trademark applications.
I began my career as an entertainment litigator at Kulik, Gottesman & Mouton, LLP in 2001 and continued that practice at Lavely & Singer, PC from 2003-2010 where I represented high-profile celebrities in trials, arbitrations, and labor commisisoner hearings. My extensive background in litigating breaches of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, libel, slander, right of publicity and privacy violations, wrongful termination claims and copyright and trademark infringment makes me uniquely qualified to negotiate entertainment and related business transactions. Who better to put the details of a deal together then someone who spent years litigating over deals that fell apart due to poor drafting, vague language, oversights and the like?
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ABOUT MY PRACTICE:
I do not shop or seek financing for projects/music/scripts or help find clients representation (agents, managers, etc.). I work for the majority of my clients on an hourly basis. Hourly clients are required to pay a retainer before legal services commence. I do represent some clients on a percentage basis but only if the agreement at issue provides a substantial and guaranteed payment to the client. I do not negotiate option agreements or development agreements on a percentage basis.
Finally, while I'm strictly a transactional attorney, if you have an entertainment or business litigation matter I can refer you to my partner, Paul Berra, who is a very experienced entertainment litigator. Mr. Berra works only on an hourly basis.
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
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Location
Berra Connelly LLP
5806 Waring Ave., Suite 5, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
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Brigit Kathleen Connelly's Reviews
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Posted by Jessica | February 6, 2015
Helped with personal & business legal matters
Brigit Connelly has provided legal services for me in both a personal legal matter and a contractual small business matter. I found her to be extremely helpful, well thought out and always able to anticipate my opposing parties next move. She is incredibly knowledgeable in legal matters but also extr...
Posted by Lindsay Albanese | January 30, 2015
My Trusted Legal Advisor!
Brigit has been my lawyer for over a year handling various deals that come my way in the entertainment industry. She's very meticulous and explains everything easily and thoroughly so I know exactly what I'm getting into with any contract. She is my trusted legal counsel before I sign the dotted line...
Posted by Lou | January 27, 2015
Brigit Connelly is a great attorney!
Brigit has assisted me with several contractual negotiations in the entertainment / media business, specifically my own employment contracts and compensation packages. She is diligent, well-versed in the nuances of legalese, and a pleasure to deal with. My go-to attorney for any professional contract...
Posted by Toddrick | January 27, 2015
A Trusted Legal Resource.
Brigit has been my trusted resource for legal counsel, negotiation and review for nearly 6 years. I cannot recommend her services highly enough. She is extremely knowledgable, highly skilled, easy to talk to and a consummate professional and I plan to continue working with her for years to come.
Brigit Kathleen Connelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Brigit for many years and currently she is my business partner. Brigit is an excellent transactional attorney - hard working, creative, and diligent. As my practice is focused on litigation, I refer all transactional work that comes my way to Brigit. I recommend her highly."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Henry Self
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Experience
Honors
2001
Excelsior Award, Loyola Law School (Entertainment Law Review)
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Berra Connelly LLP
2003 - 2010
Associate, Lavely & Singer, PC
2001 - 2003
Associate, Kulik, Gottesman, Mouton & Siegel, LLP
2000 - 2001
Editor-in-Chief, Entertainment Law Review, Loyola Law School
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk for Hon. Florence Marie Cooper, United States District Court Central District Of California
Associations
Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of California
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Albanese v. Menounos, 218 Cal. App. 4th 923 (2013)
Favorable decision for client
McConnell v. Innovative Artists Talent and Literary Agency, 175 Cal. App. 4th 169 (2009)
Favorable decision for client
Ellison v. Robertson, 357 F. 3d 1072 (9th Cir. 2004)
Favorable decision for client
Education
2001
Loyola Marymount University, School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Pittsburgh
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2001
Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review
Editor-in-Chief
Languages
English
Activity
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