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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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Fiona is a J.D. candidate at California Western School of Law with interests in business law and public interest advocacy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pepperdine University, along with a minor in Hispanic Studies.
Prior to joining New Media Rights, Fiona gained valuable experience through her work in public interest law and local government. She served with the Community Law Project and completed an externship with the Orange County Superior Court, where she developed practical legal skills while working directly with diverse communities and legal professionals.
Fiona is excited to join the New Media Rights team and contribute to its mission of empowering creators, entrepreneurs, and community members through accessible legal services and education. She looks forward to making a meaningful impact through her work and advocacy.
