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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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Before law school, SJ spent over three years as a Marketing Manager and Journalist at Wine21.Com in Seoul, where he directed international marketing campaigns, negotiated vendor contracts, and published analytical articles on wine industry trends and trade policy. SJ also served as a Sergeant in the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army (KATUSA) with the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division, working as a bilingual liaison between U.S. and Korean military units.
Now a JD candidate at California Western School of Law, SJ is drawn to intellectual property and international law. His trilingual background in Korean, English, and Mandarin Chinese, combined with his experience navigating international regulations, fuels his interest in helping creators and entrepreneurs protect their work at New Media Rights.
Tania is a second-year student at California Western School of Law from San Diego, California with interests in intellectual property law, particularly patent prosecution and litigation in the science and biotechnology fields. Tania received a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Global Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles and is interested in combining a scientific background with legal advocacy in innovative and emerging industries. Fluent in Spanish, Tania values accessible legal services and hands-on client engagement.
Prior to joining New Media Rights, Tania worked with Legal Aid through a legal clinic setting and enjoyed the opportunity to work directly with clients and real-world legal matters. Tania is excited to join New Media Rights for the opportunity to engage with substantive legal issues while continuing to develop practical legal skills and advocacy experience.
Outside of law school, Tania enjoys exploring local coffee shops, attending baseball games, scenic jogs, and spending time at the beach with friends.
Daomi is a J.D. candidate at California Western School of Law with interests in intellectual property and business law. She received her B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies from San Diego State University, where she focused on professional and technical communication and public-facing communication strategies. Her master’s thesis examined greenwashing, sustainability narratives, and the role of strategic messaging in shaping public perception.
Prior to joining New Media Rights, Daomi gained experience in public interest and local government work through internships with the Office of the City Attorney and the City of San Diego. Her work included public communications, community-focused initiatives, and accessible messaging surrounding public safety and community programs.
At New Media Rights, Daomi is excited to further develop practical legal skills through client-focused work involving intellectual property and digital media matters.
