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Art is also a professor at California Western School of Law teaching the courses Internet & Social Media Law (primarily focused on Internet, Intellectual Property, licensing, and online publishing law) as well as an Internet & Media Law Clinic.
In 2011, 2013, and 2015 Art was appointed as a member of the Federal Communication Commission's Consumer Advisory Committee, where he served as Co-chair of the Broadband Working Group. In 2014, Art was named to the Fastcase 50, which honors the law's smartest, most courageous innovators, techies, visionaries, & leaders.
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Erika is the Assistant Director at New Media Rights, where she works with creative professionals and small businesses in preventative transactional legal matters. In addition to providing one to one legal assistance in entertainment, intellectual property and privacy law matters, Erika also develops educational resources for New Media Rights and engages in public policy advocacy in regulatory proceedings at the Copyright Office.
Erika received her J.D. from California Western School of Law, and her B.A. degree in English from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. During law school, Erika worked for New Media Rights as an intern and student fellow before spending a semester in Los Angeles working in the business and legal affairs department of Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, Erika worked for four years in the marketing department of a large performing arts center in Madison, Wisconsin, where she assisted in programming projects and events that engaged local communities with the arts, and promoted national Broadway and non-Broadway touring productions.
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Elisabeth is a third-year student at California Western School of Law with a passion for internet constitutional issues, journalism, and copyright law. Before law school, Elisabeth earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from the University of California, Irvine, and worked as a Research Associate at UCI's Department of Medicine, managing data for pharmaceutical and behavioral research.
Elisabeth brings valuable legal experience as a former paralegal at Brian S. King, PC, where she supervised all discovery processes related to denied mental healthcare claims, specializing in Federal ERISA and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act cases. She also interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah, screening prisoner communications and identifying cases for potential legal action. Her background includes experience as a freelance news writer for The Catalyst Magazine, where she received a 2018 Society of Professional Journalists Award.
Elisabeth is excited to join New Media Rights to combine her interests in government, constitutional issues, and media law while helping creators navigate complex legal landscapes. In addition to legal studies, Elisabeth enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family.
Casey is a third-year student at California Western School of Law from the San Francisco Bay Area with interests in intellectual property, entertainment, and employment law. Casey received a B.A. in Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine. Prior to law school, Casey operated his photography business and worked as a freelance photographer and filmmaker for the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Casey is excited to transition from the creative side to legal affairs and join New Media Rights to assist other artists. Outside of studies, Casey continues to operate his photography business with a primary focus on portrait, event, and wedding photography. Casey enjoys exploring San Diego, trying new restaurants, and staying active.
