Sarah Elebiary
Sarah El Ebiary is a Mediator based in Salem, Oregon who holds a certificate in dispute resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. She is a licensed mediator certified by Ku’ikahi Mediation Center and trained by West Hawai’i Mediation Center as a volunteer court-appointed mediator for civil disputes….
Availability:
Washington
Washington
General Biography
Education
- Ku’ikahi Mediation Center
Hilo, Hawaii 2017, Mediation Training - Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California, 2010, Juris Doctor, Contracts & Intellectual Property - Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, 2005, Bachelor of Science, New Media Communication
Professional Experience
New World Law: Oregon, Washington, California, Hawaii & International – Founder / General Counsel, November 2013 – Present
- Negotiate and draft business and legal documents on behalf of entrepreneurs and startups in the tech and entertainment industries
- Create business plans, research legal compliance issues, and consult on marketing, promotions, and social media campaigns
- Oversee and handle all contracts issues, including leases, licensing, sales, privacy, and distribution agreements
- Register corporate business entities, prosecute copyrights and trademarks, and consult on brand management
Urban League of Portland: Oregon – Legislative Assistant/Social Justice & Civic Leadership Fellowship, January 2014 – June 2015
- Organized constituents of color to meet with representatives for legislative visits & Our Voices United – Legislative Action Day
- Researched, drafted, and presented government lobbying, social justice campaigns, and helped to pass Ban The Box in Oregon
- Assisted and presented at city/county/state government committee meetings, working with Portland mayor, Portland city council, Oregon congresspersons, and governor advocating to pass laws benefiting diverse and underrepresented communities
Warner Music Group: Burbank, California – Business & Legal Affairs, Rhino Entertainment, December 2008 – January 2014
- In-House Legal Counsel and Contract Administration Manager for International Entertainment Corporation
- Spearheaded and collected $300,000+ in unpaid synchronization agreement fees from delinquent licensees in under one year
- Co-developed new “Revenue Assurance” wing with former President of Business & Legal Affairs
- Promoted to manager of non-musical rights after first year administering trademark, copyright, and publicity agreements for merchandise, sponsorship, touring, and back-catalog exploitation of major label and legendary legacy artists
- Drafted, revised, and assisted with music master use synchronization licenses, soundtrack and compilation agreements, and various licensing agreements for music, movies, video games, apps, business and legal affairs
Biederman Entertainment & Media Law Institute: Los Angeles, California – Law Clerk, September 2006 – January 2010
- Co-Edited Media Law casebook for mentor and Institute Director, Dave Kohler, former General Counsel of CNN
- Provided event assistance and promotions for publications, conferences, CLE workshops, and lecture guest speakers
- Won the Runner-up Finalist in the National First Amendment and Media Law Moot Court Competition
- Researched and edited Southwestern Law School Journal of International Media and Entertainment Law
King, Holmes & Paterno LLP – Century City, California – Paralegal & Publishing Administrator, April 2009-April 2010
- Drafted, revised, and assisted with master use agreements, publishing contracts, and mechanical licenses
- Administered, organized, and advised clients with regard to writer and publisher catalogs and income
- Registered copyrights, trademarks, and performance rights
- Researched and drafted memos for litigation of technology, entertainment & media law, trademark, copyright, commercial clients, data protection & privacy laws and regulations in North America, EU, and Australasia
Volunteer
- Washington Lawyers for the Arts – Pro Bono Legal Assistance, June 2018 – Present
- Associate Board Member – Our Place, Spokane, Washington, 2020 – Present
- Vice President, Executive Board Member – Oregon Muslim Bar Association, 2021 – Present
Rate
- $150/hr (minimum 2 hours – split evenly between parties)
PRACTICE AREAS
Business and Commercial Disputes, Intellectual Property, Non-Profit and Community
Languages
English