Serge Espitia
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
A versatile business-minded and bilingual legal professional, with commercial contract and corporate governance experience. Seeking reentry into the corporate world following “primary parent / caregiver” role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Owner / Chief Engineer
TTA Mastering, Inc.
01.2011 - Current
- Founder and sole manager of a professional audio mastering facility.
- 2024 Emmy Nominee
Attorney
JJ Agave
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Organic farm and manufacturer of high-end artisanal Mezcal
- Head reviewer, drafter and negotiator of corporate contracts related to production, manufacture, delivery and licensing of product into the United States (contracts in English and Spanish)
- Conducted legal research to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for contract negotiations.
- Provided legal counsel on diverse business, financial and contractual matters.
Business Director
Masterdisk, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Part-time contract role
- Developed strategic plans and initiatives.
- Fostered innovation across departments by encouraging creative problem-solving techniques that led to novel ideas and solutions.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors, and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Established key partnerships with industry influencers, creating mutually beneficial collaborations that drove growth opportunities for both parties.
Engineer / Client Relations Manager
Stratosphere Sound
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Attorney
Guerra Gonzalez y Asociados, Attorneys at Law
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
- Enhanced the reputation of the law firm through active participation in community legal outreach programs.
- Provided pro bono services to underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring access to quality legal representation for all individuals regardless of income level or background status.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
Education
Certificate - Audio Engineering, Music Production & Music Technology
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2009
LLM - American Law & Intellectual Property
Boston University School of Law
Boston, MA01.2008
Licentiate in law (JD equivalent) -
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City01.2005
Skills
- Contract interpretation
- Legal document interpretation
- Redlining
- Negotiation
- Customer relations
- Corporate branding
- Business development
- Interpersonal skills
- Collaboration
- Data Privacy
- Compliance
INTERESTS / SKILLS / ACTIVITIES
- Member of Oheb Shalom’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee & Social Justice Committee
- Member of Maplewood Arts Council, Maplewood, NJ
- Mentor at Daytop New Jersey – 2016-2017
- Member of the Mexico National Ice Hockey Team for three seasons
- Cross-Fit L1 certified trainer
- Marathon runner
- Audiophile
- Fluent in Spanish (native speaker)
Accomplishments
2024 Emmy Nominee as mastering engineer for "The Medium Time" Performed by Sara Bareilles on Netflix's "Girls 5Eva"
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Attorney
JJ Agave
01.2023 - 09.2024
Business Director
Masterdisk, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2024
Managing Owner / Chief Engineer
TTA Mastering, Inc.
01.2011 - Current
Engineer / Client Relations Manager
Stratosphere Sound
01.2010 - 01.2011
Attorney
Guerra Gonzalez y Asociados, Attorneys at Law
01.2001 - 01.2007
Certificate - Audio Engineering, Music Production & Music Technology
Boston University
LLM - American Law & Intellectual Property
Boston University School of Law
Licentiate in law (JD equivalent) -
Universidad Iberoamericana
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