at NBC Universal
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Production Counsel at NBC Universal
- Past
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- Attorney and journalist at Attorney and Freelance Journalist
- Special Counsel at John McCain 2008
- Senior Counsel, Content Protection Litigation at Fox Entertainment Group
- Litigation Counsel at NBC Universal, Inc
- Associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Law Clerk at Chambers of Judge M. Margaret McKeown
- Staff Writer at Roll Call Newspaper
- Assistant Editor at The Cook Political Report
- Education
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- University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
- Harvard University
- Groton School
- Newport Harbor High School
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Ben Sheffner’s Summary
Unique background combining 15 years in law, policy, journalism, and politics. Legal expertise in copyright, anti-piracy, trademark, defamation, privacy, media access, and related First Amendment issues, as well as general litigation matters. Journalistic and political experience covering Congressional campaigns and Congress. Experience working at motion picture studio, television network, major law firm, newspaper, specialized political publication, and presidential campaign.
Ben Sheffner’s Experience
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Production Counsel
NBC Universal
(Public Company; GE; Entertainment industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Production Counsel. Provide legal advice for scripted television productions.
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Attorney and journalist
Attorney and Freelance Journalist
(Privately Held; Law Practice industry)
December 2008 — July 2009 (8 months)
Attorney in private practice. Founder and Editor, Copyrights & Campaigns blog. Freelance journalist published in Billboard, Slate, Ars Technica, and San Jose Mercury News.
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Special Counsel
John McCain 2008
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Political Organization industry)
July 2008 — November 2008 (5 months)
Special Counsel, Election Day Operations and Litigation
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Senior Counsel, Content Protection Litigation
Fox Entertainment Group
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; NWS; Entertainment industry)
2006 — 2008 (2 years )
Copyright/anti-piracy litigation, policy, and strategy.
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Litigation Counsel
NBC Universal, Inc
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Entertainment industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
Litigation in NBC Universal Television Group.
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Associate
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)
2001 — 2005 (4 years )
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Law Clerk
Chambers of Judge M. Margaret McKeown
(Judiciary industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
Law clerk, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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Staff Writer
Roll Call Newspaper
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)
1994 — 1997 (3 years )
Political journalist. Covered campaigns for the House and Senate, the term limits movement, campaign finance, and various aspects of the internal administration and politics of Congress.
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Assistant Editor
The Cook Political Report
(Newspapers industry)
1993 — 1994 (1 year )
Political Journalist. Covered races for the US House of Representatives for non-partisan newsletter.
Ben Sheffner’s Education
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University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
JD , Law , 1997 — 2000
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Harvard University
1989 — 1993
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Groton School
1986 — 1989
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Newport Harbor High School
1984 — 1986
Additional Information
Ben Sheffner’s Websites:
Ben Sheffner’s Groups:
Media Law Resource Center, Los Angeles Copyright Society, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
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Harvard University Alumni -
Intellectual Property Professionals -
Entertainment Law -
Bet Tzedek Justice Ball Planning Committee -
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Groton School Alumni -
UC Berkeley School of Law, Boalt Hall -
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Content Identification -
Digital Media Lawyers
Ben Sheffner’s Contact Settings
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