Alec Mitchell
Los Feliz,California
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at SAG-AFTRA, excelling in contract negotiation and compliance. Adept at building strong relationships and providing strategic solutions, I leverage my attention to detail and effective communication skills to advocate for clients and ensure successful outcomes in complex legal matters.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Representative – Commercials Contracts Department
SAG-AFTRA
09.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with producers and advertisers, becoming a trusted advisor on contract compliance and strategic solutions
- Provided members and clients with detailed guidance through the intricacies of SAG-AFTRA contracts and zealous advocacy to remedy any violations or non-payment issues they faced
- Provided comprehensive cost estimates for productions and media campaigns
- Leveraged data management skills to maintain meticulous records and prepare arbitration files with accuracy and efficiency
- Selected to join the Negotiations Committee most recent contract negotiation for the 2025-2028 Commercials Contract
- Excelled in negotiations as a member of the negotiating committee for the SAG-AFTRA employees represented by the Teamsters 986
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Perry C. Wander
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked closely with a top entertainment lawyer in Los Angeles
- Drafted legal documents and motions on issues including tenancy law, trusts, and fraud
- Conducted extensive legal research using Lexis databases
- Drafted court documents based on California and Nevada laws
Associate Trainee
Range Media Partners
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in negotiating brand deals for clients working in music, film, television, and social media
- Maintained calendars for multiple partners as well as over 10 clients
- Excelled in music meetings and finding and developing artists
- Developed skills working in a fast-paced environment during quarantine
Legal Extern
Patriot Pictures
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Drafted contracts, including composer, actor, and director agreements
- Complied chain of title documents and conducted document searches to ensure a complete ownership history
- Conducted in-depth research for the European rights holders music used in the film Empire V
- Negotiated synchronization licenses with rights holders and obtained clearances at or below budget
Intern
5 Streams
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked as a member of a small boutique talent management company
- Developed business and legal skills in the entertainment industry
- Reviewed contracts between top 10 Billboard artist D Smoke and Netflix for the hit show “Rhythm and Flow”
- Ran social media for a film by an AFI award-winning director, including curating social media posts and online presence, and identifying artists to contribute their works to the project
Education
Juris Doctor - Concentration in Entertainment Law
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis), Music Industry
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Skills
- Contract negotiation and compliance
- Arbitration preparation
- Effective negotiation strategies
- Legal drafting
- Problem solving and attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Time management and multitasking
- Written communication skills
- Self-motivation and interpersonal communication
Timeline
Business Representative – Commercials Contracts Department
SAG-AFTRA
09.2023 - Current
Law Clerk
Law Offices of Perry C. Wander
09.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Trainee
Range Media Partners
01.2021 - 06.2021
Legal Extern
Patriot Pictures
05.2020 - 08.2020
Intern
5 Streams
01.2019 - 05.2019
Juris Doctor - Concentration in Entertainment Law
Southwestern Law School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis), Music Industry
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business