Amanda Paull

Coordinated various aspects of real estate transactions such as inspections, appraisals, and financing arrangements, minimizing delays and challenges for clients.

Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.

Developed strong knowledge of local market conditions, allowing for accurate pricing strategies and targeted marketing efforts.

Enhanced client satisfaction with diligent follow-up after closing, ensuring a positive experience overall.

Streamlined contract negotiations by meticulously reviewing documents and communicating clearly with all involved parties.

Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.

Compliance officer ensured compliance with federal/state laws regulating real estate transactions, agent files and transactions.

Areas of Practice: Family Law and Entertainment Law (for entertainment law see Stiletto Entertainment below)

Managed complex caseloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and keeping organized records of case materials.

Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.

Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.

Stayed current on evolving family law legislation and trends, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients in rapidly changing legal landscapes.

Developed strong relationships with opposing counsel and judges, promoting effective communication and cooperation throughout the legal process.

Utilized alternative dispute resolution methods such as collaborative law, negation and mediation when appropriate, enabling quicker and less contentious resolutions for clients, while preserving client assets.

Drafted complex prenuptial, postnuptial and marital settlement agreements to safeguard clients' financial interests and assets.

Stayed current on evolving family law legislation and trends, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients in rapidly changing legal landscapes.

Participated in pro bono initiatives offering free family law services to underprivileged individuals in the community, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.

Business and Legal Affairs: Barry Manilow, Lorna Luft and The Judy Garland Estate

Collaborated with the business and legal affairs department on a myriad of tour, licensing and copyright matters.

Negotiated and drafted performance contracts, venue agreements and third-party vendor agreements across North American and Great Britain.

Managed rights and clearances for live streamed performances, merchandise and on-tour recordings.

Liaised with insurers to facilitate errors & omissions (E&O) insurance coverage and compliance.

Coordinated closely with promoters and local counsel to ensure compliance with international performance and labor regulation.

Handled tour related licensing agreements, including sync licenses for live recordings and video content.

Toured with artist.

Ensured timely payment of royalties and resolved disputes with collection societies and publishing administrators.

Resolved disputes with tour vendors.

Sweepstakes Management: drafted official rules, and legal disclaimers and researched regulatory compliance with the FTC and state laws.

Maintained and organized complete music catalog for copyright reversion for Barry Manilow.

Maintained and organized records of contracts, permits and legal correspondence for audit and archival.

Charity Organization Operations Manager: Manilow Music Project

Led day to day operations for non profit supporting music education, primarily focused on donating instruments including Yamaha pianos to schools nationwide.

Coordinated logistics for events, community outreach programs, and distribution of musical instruments across the country.

Developed internal processes for donor database management, including elementary, junior high school and high school out reach, donations and promotion of MMP.

Rights and Clearances

Researched and cleared rights for third party content including music, images, film clips and literary works for use in television.

Negotiated and secured licensing agreements with rights holders, music publishers and stock libraries.

Reviewed and drafted talent releases, location agreements and license contracts to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

Maintained and updated clearances logs, rights databases and chain of title documentation for all creative assets used in production.

Collaborated with legal teams, producers, talent and content creators to advise on fair use, public domain and copyright infringement risks.

Secured global distribution and archival rights for multi-territory content licensing deals.